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China cuts yuan rate against US dollar for second day

China cut the value of the yuan against the dollar for a second consecutive day Wednesday, trimming the reference rate by 1.62 percent and sending a new shockwave through financial markets.

Aug 12, 2015, 09:22 AM IST

Rupee tumbles to 2-month low of 64.19 Vs US dollar

The dollar soared during the Asian session following the shocking action by the Chinese central bank even as Greek reached a deal on a third bail-out package with its creditors.

Aug 11, 2015, 18:33 PM IST

Dollar up on Fed rate bets, earnings lift world shares

The dollar rose to its highest in more than three months on Wednesday after a Federal Reserve official said the central bank was close to raising interest rates, while solid European corporate earnings propelled stocks higher.

Aug 05, 2015, 16:59 PM IST

Rupee surges 30 paise Vs US dollar to 2-week high of 63.74

Extending its gains for the second straight day, the rupee surged by 30 paise Tuesday against the American currency to hit a two-week high at 63.74 on selling of the greenback by banks and exporters on the back of lower dollar in the overseas market.

Aug 04, 2015, 20:04 PM IST

Oil prices extend decline

Oil prices extended their decline on Friday with no sign of an end to a global supply glut.

Jul 31, 2015, 20:33 PM IST

Dollar picks up after Fed boosts view on economy

The dollar picked up Thursday after the Federal Reserve boosted its view of the US economy, with analysts saying it has left the door open for a possible interest rate hike as early as September.

Jul 30, 2015, 10:06 AM IST

Rupee pares inital gains; trades flat in late morning deals

The Indian rupee pared its initial gains to trade at its overnight level of 63.91 against the US currency in late morning deals on bouts of dollar selling by banks and exporters amid firm equities.

Jul 29, 2015, 11:42 AM IST

Oil prices fall on oversupply concerns, weaker dollar support

Oil prices fell in Asian trade on Wednesday as concerns over global oversupply outweighed the impact of a likely larger than expected draw in U.S. crude stocks and a weakening dollar.

Jul 29, 2015, 11:13 AM IST

Rupee gains 17 paise Vs US dollar in late morning deals

The Indian rupee gained by 17 paise to 63.99 against the US currency in late morning deals on sustained bouts of dollar selling by banks and exporters.

Jul 28, 2015, 12:04 PM IST

Rupee recovers 12 paise against dollar in trade

The rupee recovered by 12 paise to 64.04 against the dollar in early trade Tuesday on fresh selling of the US currency by exporters.

Jul 28, 2015, 09:41 AM IST

Rupee tumbles to over 5-week low at 64.04 Vs US dollar

Extending its losses for the third day, the rupee Friday fell by another 27 paise to end at more than 5-week low of 64.04 per dollar on persistent demand for the US currency from banks and importers amid higher greenback against major rivals overseas.

Jul 24, 2015, 20:23 PM IST

Rupee ends 19 paise lower against US Dollar

The rupee Monday closed 19 paise down at 63.66 against the US dollar on fresh demand for American currency from banks and importers on the back of a higher greenback in overseas markets.

Jul 20, 2015, 19:18 PM IST

Dollar hits three-month high on rate view, pans gold

The dollar jumped to three-month highs on Monday, extending its recent gains as expectations of rising U.S. interest rates gathered pace, while gold prices plunged to their lowest in more than five years.

Jul 20, 2015, 18:23 PM IST

Rupee recovers 5 paise to 63.46 against dollar in early trade

Forex dealers said a higher opening in the domestic equity market also supported the rupee. Dollar's gains against some currencies overseas, however, capped the rise.

Jul 17, 2015, 09:43 AM IST

Rupee down 12 paise to 63.53 against dollar in early trade

The rupee depreciated by 12 paise to 63.53 against the US dollar in early trade today at the Interbank Foreign Exchange due to increased demand for the American currency from importers.

Jul 16, 2015, 09:41 AM IST

Rupee up 4 paise to 63.35 against dollar in early trade

The rupee strengthened by 4 paise to 63.35 against the US dollar in early trade today at the Interbank Foreign Exchange on selling of American currency by exporters.

Jul 15, 2015, 10:24 AM IST

Rupee ends 13 paise lower against US dollar

The rupee ended lower by 13 paise at 63.52 against the US dollar on fresh demand for the American currency from banks and importers on a higher greenback in the overseas market amidst fall in crude oil prices.

Jul 13, 2015, 20:18 PM IST

Rupee rises for 5th day Vs US dollar, up 4 paise

Continuing its rising streak for the fifth straight session, the rupee in a volatile trade today ended higher by 4 paise to 63.40 against the US currency following consistent selling of dollar by banks and exporters.

Jul 06, 2015, 20:35 PM IST

US Export-Import Bank authority set to lapse Tuesday

US lawmakers have failed to reauthorize the Export-Import Bank before its Tuesday expiration, a lapse the bank warns will block billions of dollars in assistance to small businesses and cost thousands of American jobs.

Jun 30, 2015, 06:00 AM IST

US economy contracts mildly in Q1, but growth rebounding

The US economy contracted in the first quarter but less than previously estimated as it struggled with bad weather, a strong dollar, spending cuts in the energy sector and disruptions at West Coast ports.

Jun 24, 2015, 19:15 PM IST