The Indian rupee hit fresh record lows, breaching 95 to a dollar, as firm oil prices above $110 a barrel fueled concerns about inflation and the balance of payments. The Reserve Bank of India intervened to support the currency, but limited inflows and increased risk aversion continue to pressure the rupee.
US stocks: US market ends higher as Amazon soothes AI jitters
Wall Street closed higher on Friday, driven by Amazon’s strong quarterly report. The tech giant’s results eased concerns about AI infrastructure spending. Apple’s stock dropped