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RBI Net Short Dollar Position Hits Record $104 Billion

The RBI's net short forward position rose to a record $104 billion in March, up from $77 billion in February. The surge reflects heavy intervention to shield the rupee from volatility, pushing effective import cover below nine months. Markets will watch whether the RBI needs to keep rolling these dollar commitments

Japan Finance Minister Warns as Yen Breaks 160

Japan's finance minister warned markets after the yen fell past 160 per dollar, a level that has previously triggered government currency intervention. A weaker yen drives up import costs for fuel, food, and materials, adding to domestic inflation pressure. Markets are watching for signs that Tokyo may move from verbal

RBI Steers State Refiners Away From Spot Dollar Market

The Reserve Bank of India has told state-run oil refiners to use a dedicated credit line for dollar purchases instead of buying on the spot market. The directive removes a major, recurring source of dollar demand from open trading, directly reducing depreciation pressure on the rupee. The RBI used comparable measures d

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currency-intervention

RBI's net short positions hit a record $104 billion

The RBI's net short forward position rose to a record $104 billion in March, up from $77 billion in February. The surge reflects heavy intervention to shield the rupee from volatility, pushing effective import cover below nine months. Markets will watch whether the RBI needs to keep rolling these dollar commitments

2mo ago · 1 min · Markets

Japan's finance minister issues warning after yen breaches 160 to dollar

Japan's finance minister warned markets after the yen fell past 160 per dollar, a level that has previously triggered government currency intervention. A weaker yen drives up import costs for fuel, food, and materials, adding to domestic inflation pressure. Markets are watching for signs that Tokyo may move from verbal

2mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs

RBI asks state oil refiners to curb spot dollar buying, sources say

The Reserve Bank of India has told state-run oil refiners to use a dedicated credit line for dollar purchases instead of buying on the spot market. The directive removes a major, recurring source of dollar demand from open trading, directly reducing depreciation pressure on the rupee. The RBI used comparable measures d

2mo ago · 1 min · Economy

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