The rupee hit a record low against the dollar on Wednesday, driven by elevated oil prices stemming from stalled U.S.-Iran peace talks. This surge in energy costs fuels inflation fears, pushing bond yields higher and impacting equities. The rupee’s decline, coupled with significant overseas investor withdrawals and rising Brent crude prices, exacerbates India’s balance of payments deficit.
Silver dips Rs 3,000/kg, gold down Rs 1,100/10g as firm dollar outweighs Iran war peace hopes. What’s next?
Gold and silver prices slipped on MCX Wednesday as rising U.S. Treasury yields and a stronger dollar weighed on bullion despite optimism over a potential