On Friday, the Indian rupee made a notable leap, finishing the day above the 96 per dollar threshold. The surge was largely attributed to robust actions from the Reserve Bank of India, following a dip towards 97 mid-week. Traders noted a wave of dollar offerings from state-run banks, part of a broader strategy to stabilize the rupee’s performance.
US stocks today: Nasdaq ends lower with tech slip; investors assess softer jobs data
US markets closed mixed as weak June jobs data cooled rate hike fears. Nasdaq fell on tech and chip stock declines, while the Dow rose