The Indian rupee plummeted to a new record low of 88.33 against the U.S. dollar on Monday, surpassing the previous low recorded on Friday. This decline reflects increased hedging activity by importers and a rise in short positions taken by market participants. The pressure on the rupee is attributed to higher U.S. tariffs, exacerbating existing market vulnerabilities.
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Mark Matthews of Julius Baer highlights silver’s fundamental strength driven by industrial and defense demand, while gold’s support comes from Indian household wealth. He anticipates