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Indian rupee breaches 95 against the US dollar as rising crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions pressure the currency and markets.

Gold prices remain well below record highs despite ongoing global tensions, as strong US economic data, rising dollar, and interest rate outlook weigh on bullion.

Gold and silver prices fall sharply in India, with gold down Rs 6,990 and silver over Rs 20,000 per kg. Silver has dropped more than 20% this month.

Gold and silver prices declined on MCX as investors booked profits after recent gains, while a weaker US dollar helped limit losses in bullion markets.

India’s forex reserves rose $1.48 billion to $695.10 billion in the week ending 15 August, RBI data showed.

Gold sees its best week since the early COVID-19 days as global investors rushed to the metal amid rising economic uncertainty.

Indian foreign exchange reserves continued their upward momentum, rising by USD 6.596 billion to reach USD 665.396 billion as of March 28.

RBI data shows NRI bank deposits surged 42.8% to $13.33 billion between April and December 2024, up from $9.33 billion in 2023.

The rupee traded lower by 0.12, driven by a rising dollar index that climbed from $100.50 to $102.40. Experts noted ongoing tensions in the Middle East would likely keep oil prices high and weaken the rupee in the short term

Experts predict that the US rate cut will encourage central banks in other countries to consider similar actions