The Indian rupee closed marginally weaker at 96.26 against the US dollar on Wednesday. Safe haven dollar demand kept the rupee on a weaker footing throughout the trading session. Mild central bank interventions helped contain further losses for the Indian currency. Meanwhile, Brent futures climbed two percent to $86.44 a barrel. This oil price increase occurred as the US reimposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports.
BOK hikes rates for first time in 3-1/2 years, signals more
South Korea’s central bank has increased its benchmark interest rate for the first time in three years. This move aims to stabilize the currency and