Wednesday 26 August 2020

Currency Market Updates 26 Aug

 

Globally, US equity markets closed in red after the release of disappointing US consumer confidence data. US consumer confidence released at 84.8 against the previous reading of 91.7. US dollar index remained broadly unchanged as it seen consolidating near 93 handle. US dollar index will take further cues from speech of FED Chair, Powell, which is scheduled for Thursday.    

On domestic front, 10 year bond yield eased after RBI’s operation twist announcement of INR 20,000 cr. It is noteworthy that northward journey of yield was initiated by MPC’s meeting minutes. MPC has been clearly uncomfortable with spike in inflation in recent months. Yesterday, USDINR pair gave away its intra-day gains after retesting 74.50. Intra-day range seen as 74.08-74.50.  

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