The Indian rupee weakened to a historic low of 87.35 against the U.S. dollar, influenced by expectations of an impending rate cut by the Reserve Bank of India and strong dollar demand from importers. Despite a softer dollar aiding other Asian currencies, India’s persistent foreign portfolio outflows added further pressure, resulting in nearly 0.3% depreciation on the day.
Silver hits $60 per ounce for first time, gold rises ahead of Fed rate decision
Gold prices edged higher as traders anticipated the U.S. Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision. Meanwhile, silver surged to an all-time high of over $60 per