The U.S. dollar weakened after President Trump removed Fed Governor Lisa Cook, citing mortgage fraud allegations, raising concerns about the Fed’s independence. This move intensified worries about political influence on monetary policy, impacting Treasury yields. Other currencies like the euro and yuan saw gains amidst political developments and stock market rallies.
Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Q1 profit jumps 35% on strong income growth
Tamilnad Mercantile Bank reported a 35% year-on-year rise in June quarter net profit to Rs 412 crore, driven by higher income and net interest income.