Crude oil surge impacts markets as rupee hits record low
India's markets are under pressure as the rupee hits a lifetime low of 96.39/$, driven by crude oil prices exceeding $110/barrel. Bond yields also rose sharply, reflecting the impact of rising inflation concerns.
pre-market1 source ↓written by the desknot a recommendation
- now above
- $110/barrel
- next
- ₹98/$
India's financial markets faced turbulence as the rupee fell to a lifetime low of 96.39/$ amid rising crude oil prices, now above $110/barrel. Bond yields surged to their highest in nearly two months, while technology shares provided some support against a broader market decline. The higher oil import bill and foreign outflows continue to pressure the rupee, with expectations of it breaching ₹98/$ next.
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