The greenback hit a 24-year high of 139.59 against the yen in early Asia trade, a gain of about 0.5% on the previous day’s close. Expectations for a 75-basis-point U.S. rate hike at next month’s Federal Reserve meeting are rising on the back of solid economic data, with Fed funds futures last pointing to a 73% chance of such an increase.
FPIs open March with largest daily pullout in 4 months
Foreign investors pulled out a significant $751.4 million from Indian equities on March 2, ending a strong February inflow. This reversal, driven by escalating Middle
March 4, 2026