Dollar Index

A rebound in the U.S. dollar index above 100 could trigger outflows from emerging markets, with Elara Capital warning of a potential reversal in fund flows.

What's holding rupee at 85-86 levels against US dollar?

Experts said that the domestic currency is likely to trade in the range of 85.25 to 86.25 against the US dollar in next few months as geopolitical tensions wanes

Rupee opens 14 paise up as dollar index hits multi-year low

Dollar index, which measures the American currency against a basket of currencies, fell to 96.734 in the early morning trade, as compared to 96.875 in the previous trading session.

Dollar slips as Trump considers naming next Fed chair early

The latest headlines on Powell add another element of risk to the dollar and US Treasuries, which are both already under pressure from uncertainties around the impact of tariffs and a ballooning fiscal deficit.

Rupee shrugs uncertainties back in 85 zone, up 20 paise at 85.88/USD

Donald Trump's comments on replacing Fed chief Jerome Powell saw the dollar index falling to over three and half years' low of 97.31

Rupee opens 26 paise down at 85.61 as dollar recovers

The dollar index, which measures the greenback's strength against a basket of six major currencies, found support as US consumer confidence imporved

MC Analysis| Rupee has gained over 2% in 2025

Easing tariff tensions which prompted Trump to say that talks with India were "going great," and the possibility that the two nations could soon reach a deal have helped the local currency.

Sharp easing in dollar index helps rupee to open 27 paise higher

So far in this month, dollar index is down around 6 percent. Today, the dollar index is trading lowest since March 31, 2022, when it was at 98.312.

Rupee resilient in face of Trump tariffs, recover intraday losses to close 7 paise up

The dollar index fell to 101.53, its against lowest level since October 1, on fears of potential recession in the United States coupled with rising inflation

Rupee falls 19 paise against the dollar to 87.39

The dollar index, which measure American currency's value against six major global peers, rose to 106.621 in the early trade

Currency derivatives open interest rises as rupee volatility spurs hedging

According to the Bloomberg data, the Indian rupee has depreciated to 87.2025 against the US dollar as on February 26, as compared to 83.8213 on October 3, 2024.

Rupee opens 8 paise up at 86.8013 against dollar

The dollar index, which tracks the American currency's value against six major currencies, eased to 107.742 in early trade

Vedanta, NALCO, NMDC shares tank 6% on spike in US dollar; Metal index slumps 3%

Trump's initial tariffs on China, Mexico, and Canada sent the dollar index soaring. With China being the world's largest importer of metals, concerns over a potential trade war weighed on sentiment for Indian metal companies.

Rupee ends 18 paise down on rising dollar index, oil prices

The local currency ended at 86.5500 against the dollar compared to the previous day's close of 86.3625

RBI should allow more Rupee volatility, says former RBI Deputy Governor Viral Acharya

Acharya’s comments come at a time when markets await clarity on whether new RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra would continue with his predecessor’s approach of intervening firmly in the currency market.

Rupee may slump to 85 as US dollar firms up, Indian economy slows down

Experts don't rule out the possibility of Indian Rupee touching 85 against USD. On December 4, Indian rupee ended record low on growth worries. Indian rupee ended 84.74 against the U.S. dollar, its lifetime closing low, down from 84.6850 in the previous session. 

Uday Kotak asks if India can weather the 'global shock' of a bigger FPI selloff?

The October FPI selloff had led to Nifty's worst monthly fall since the pandemic. Uday Kotak said his larger point was if the stock markets are resilient enough to face such a shock, and that the country must get competitive on global trade.

Indian rupee to depreciate further after Trump's win, say experts

In the last four days, the Indian rupee has been hitting record lows due to outflows from the equities, a strong dollar index, and other cues. Indian rupee today stood at 84.3600.

Dollar steadies, on track for weekly loss after job growth blowout

The dollar index was last up 0.048% at 104.27, after rising to 104.690. It has had a turbulent week, falling from a five-month high to a two-week low after an unexpected slowdown in U.S. services growth supported expectations of Fed rate cuts.

Dollar jumps, traders pare rate cut bets after strong jobs report

The dollar had weakened in recent days in line with falling Treasury yields, even after Fed Chair Jerome Powell on Wednesday said that a March rate cut was unlikely.

Dollar jumps as consumer price inflation beats expectations

The headline Consumer Price Index rose 0.3% last month, for an annual gain of 3.4%. That was expected to be 0.2% and 3.2%, respectively.

Gold scales a 6-month high; near-term outlook bullish

The dollar index touched its lowest since mid-August, making bullion less expensive for overseas buyers.

Risk-on environment to help India markets as bonds, US dollar ease from peak

Analysts believe a trend reversal in bond yields and the dollar would prove to be beneficial for emerging markets like India amid strong corporate earnings growth

Israel-Hamas conflict may spark off safe-havens; yields, dollar could harden: Analysts

Israel Palestine issue: As geopolitical uncertainty following Hamas surprise attack on Israel intensifies, the flight to safety in government securities and dollars could be on the rise, said analysts

Dollar eases from 10-month high but on track for weekly gain

Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Thursday that Japan would not rule out any options if there was any excessive volatility in currency moves, warning against speculative yen moves amid the currency’s fall.