The Indian rupee weakened to a record low against the US dollar due to broad gains in the American currency and corporate outflows. The Reserve Bank of India intervened but refrained from significant action. The Chinese Yuan’s weakness and corporate outflows also contributed to the rupee’s decline, as noted by Shinhan Bank’s vice-president.
Gold poised for weekly loss as US delays decision on Middle East involvement
Gold prices remained stable on Friday but are set for a weekly loss as President Trump delayed a decision on intervention in the Israel-Iran conflict.