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Asian shares stage patchy recovery but volatility remains high

Last Updated: Thursday, September 3, 2015, 08:42

Japan`s Nikkei rose for the first time in four days, gaining 1.4 percent, while South Korea`s Kospi edge up 0.4 percent, although MSCI`s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan erased early gains.

Rupee strengthens 8 paise at 66.14 against dollar

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 2, 2015, 09:39

Forex dealers said domestic equity markets opening with gains supported the rupee, but dollar's strength against other currencies overseas capped the gains.

Asian shares fall for 3rd day on global growth concerns

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 2, 2015, 08:25

The dollar firmed 0.5 percent to 120 yen, after skidding more than 1 percent overnight and moving away from last week`s high of 121.76 yen, while the euro slipped about 0.2 percent to $1.1299. 

Rupee closes 26 paise higher at 66.22 against USD

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 1, 2015, 18:31

Snapping its 2-day losing streak, the rupee recovered by 26 paise to close at 66.22 against the US dollar Tuesday on fresh selling of the greenback by banks and exporters in overseas markets amidst fall in equities.

Australia keeps interest rates at record low

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 1, 2015, 12:41

"The board on Tuesday judged that leaving the cash rate unchanged was appropriate at this meeting," RBA governor Glenn Stevens said in a statement.

Rupee recovers 10 paise at 66.38 against US dollar

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 1, 2015, 10:03

The rupee had lost 34 paise to close at one-week low of 66.48 against the US dollar yesterday on persistent month-end demand for the American currency from importers.

Asian shares slip as downbeat China PMIs revive growth fears

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 1, 2015, 08:13

China`s official Purchasing Managers` Index (PMI) fell to 49.7 in August from the previous month`s reading of 50.0, the weakest showing in three years.

Gold gains as equities, dollar retreat, Fed hike view caps rise

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 1, 2015, 08:11

Fed Vice Chairman Stanley Fischer said on Saturday that US inflation will likely rebound as pressure from the dollar fades, allowing the US central bank to raise interest rates gradually.

Rupee drops 34 paise to 66.48 against US Dollar

Last Updated: Monday, August 31, 2015, 22:08

The rupee declined by 34 paise to close at one-week low of 66.48 against the US dollar on persistent month-end demand for the American currency from importers despite a lower greenback in the overseas market.

Rupee down 16 paise at 66.30 against dollar in early trade

Last Updated: Monday, August 31, 2015, 10:09

Besides, a lower opening of the domestic equity market weighed on the domestic currency but dollar's weakness against other currencies capped the losses, forex dealers said.

Asian stocks set for worst monthly drop in three years on global rout

Last Updated: Monday, August 31, 2015, 09:05

Global markets are bracing for Chinese data on Tuesday which is expected to show the world`s second-largest economy is continuing to lose momentum.

Rupee continues to reel under intense pressure for 3rd straight week

Last Updated: Saturday, August 29, 2015, 18:04

Rupee has lost 233 paise or 3.65 percent in the last three-week correction.