The Indian rupee experienced a decline in May, becoming the worst-performing Asian currency due to tariff uncertainties, border tensions, and expectations of monetary easing. The rupee weakened by 1.27%, closing at 85.57/$1. While lower inflation and growth prospects offered some support, global economic factors and potential shifts in US monetary policy could further weaken the currency.
Sensex rises over 400 points, Nifty tops 24,100 as oil slips below $70 on US-Iran peace talks
Indian stock markets saw a second day of gains, with Sensex and Nifty inching up as oil prices plummeted to $70 a barrel amid US-Iran