Currency watch: Rupee slips 13 paise to 86.47 against US dollar, crude prices and Middle East tensions weigh on sentiment
Wednesday, 18 June 2025 () The Indian rupee weakened to 86.47 against the US dollar due to risk-off sentiment, high crude oil prices, and Middle East tensions. Despite a slight dip in Brent crude and FII buying, domestic equities fell, influenced by the upcoming US unemployment data and Federal Open Market Committee meeting outcome, where interest rates are expected to remain steady.
The U.S. has reportedly deployed over 30 aerial refueling tankers toward the Middle East, sparking major speculation of direct military involvement in the Israel-Iran war. While Trump insists the U.S. wasn’t involved in the Israeli airstrikes on Iran, flight tracking data and intelligence reports...
BRICS group condemns increase of tariffs in summit overshadowed by Middle East tensions
BRICS leaders set to discuss key global political issues, but questions over the bloc’s cohesion arose as..
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Former U.S. Marine intelligence officer Scott Ritter delivers a chilling analysis of the rising tensions in the Middle East. With regional instability escalating and Israel at the center of potential..
In a dramatic escalation, Qatar has officially closed its airspace amid growing Iran-Israel tensions. The closure, confirmed via a NOTAM, directly affects Al Udeid Air Base—the largest U.S. military..
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Mumbai: Indian stock markets extended their gains for the second straight day on Wednesday, supported by strong buying in media and technology shares. ... Zee News
The Indian rupee surged, marking its largest single-day gain in nearly five years, closing at 86.05 against the US dollar. This rebound was fueled by a... IndiaTimes
Wednesday, 18 June 2025 ()
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