Rupee Slump to Push India to Seek Yuan Trade Settlement

Indian Rupee Hits Record Low As Dollar Index Surges

The plan would enable direct convertibility between the rupee and yuan and will help cut transaction and hedging costs, the people said, asking not to be identified citing rules. The proposal would allow Indian exports of pharmaceuticals, oilseeds and sugar to China to be settled in rupee, while keeping out trade in high volume products such as electronics, they said.

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US Dollar Grinds at Key Support Ahead of Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP)

Gold Silver Reports (GSR) – The US Dollar continues to battle with the 95.00 level, and this most recent test comes with a bit of heightened interest: Last week saw sellers drive below the level only to be followed by buyers pushing off of the August lows into month-end. This came along with a resistance reaction at a big area in EUR/USD. Yesterday saw resistance in USD/DXY at the June and July highs around 95.53, and this adds further questions to the sustainability of US Dollar strength as we move towards the end of Q3.                    

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