Keywords: Foreign exchange


Sterling slips as U.S.–Iran tensions shake market confidence

Pound sterling weakened slightly on Monday as rising geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran unsettled global financial markets and boosted demand for the U.S. dollar as a safe-haven asset. Investor sentiment turned cautious after renewed uncertainty over a fragile ceasefire agreement,......

South Korea and United States agree that excessive won volatility is undesirable

South Korea and the United States have agreed that excessive volatility in the Korean won is undesirable and that both countries will continue close consultations on foreign exchange market developments, according to Seoul’s finance ministry. The agreement was reached during a meeting between......

World bank warns of downside risks to India’s growth outlook

The World Bank has cautioned that risks surrounding India’s projected economic growth remain tilted to the downside, despite a generally stable macroeconomic environment. India’s economy is expected to grow by around 6.6% in the 2026–2027 fiscal year, maintaining its position among......

Rupee rally drives surge in hedging costs as importers rush to secure dollars

A recent rally in the Indian rupee has triggered a sharp increase in hedging activity, as importers move quickly to secure favorable exchange rates for future dollar payments. The appreciation of the currency follows measures introduced by the Reserve Bank of India to curb speculative trading and arbitrage......

India tightens foreign exchange rules to support the rupee

India’s central bank has introduced stricter foreign exchange measures aimed at stabilizing the national currency, as authorities seek to reduce volatility linked to global market pressures. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently implemented new rules limiting banks’ exposure to foreign......

India tightens currency controls as rupee faces growing pressure

India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), has introduced new restrictions on currency trading as the rupee continues to face sustained pressure in global markets. The move aims to stabilize the currency and limit speculative activity. Under the new directive, banks and authorized......

Indian banks request three-month window to comply with new FX limits

Several Indian banks have asked the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for a three-month period to comply with newly imposed foreign exchange position limits, according to sources familiar with the matter. Banks warn that immediate enforcement could lead to disorderly position unwinding and potential financial......

China leads world's largest foreign currency reserve holders

China holds the top position among nations with the largest foreign exchange reserves, according to recent data from global financial rankings. The country boasts reserves exceeding $3 trillion, a figure that significantly outpaces its closest competitors and underscores its economic dominance on the......

China reduces dollar's weight in yuan's basket amid soaring trade surplus

China has announced routine annual adjustments to its CFETS currency basket for the yuan, further decreasing the weights of major currencies including the US dollar and the euro, as the renminbi concludes its strongest year against the greenback since 2020. The China Foreign Exchange Trade System (CFETS),......