Besides, a higher opening in the domestic equity market and strengthening of the euro against the dollar overseas supported the local currency, forex dealers said.
The Indian stock market had rallied through the first fortnight of October but it gave back the bulk of its gains in the second half.
Policymakers should aspire to restore the pre-Independence environment where the rupee was trusted and used all over South Asia, in Southeast Asia, in West Asia, and in East Africa, suggests Ajay Shah.
Fed keeps rates unchanged, sets up possible December hike
Analysts said any mass cancellation of the coal blocks could lead to a surge in imports and widen the trade deficit given the impact on domestic production.
In all, 37 central banks around the world have eased monetary policy so far this year to boost growth, fight deflation or both
Geopolitical climate and equity markets as supportive for gold's role as a risk hedge.
'India is possibly the most fiscally constrained market in the region.'
Move 10 per cent of your portfolio to the yellow metal.
Getting out of the zero-rate armchair was overdue, and many in the market will be glad it has finally happened
The local currency dropped to 61.75 before concluding at 61.70, a loss of seven paise from its previous close.
The rupee recovered from initial losses against the US dollar and was quoted barely steady at 61.91 on selling of the American currency by banks and exporters on good foreign capital inflows.
Indian markets ended on a lower note after the stimulus announced by the European Central Bank (ECB) failed to meet expectation.
Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis announced his resignation on Monday, a day after Greeks delivered a resounding 'No' to the conditions of a rescue package.
Managing Brexit, inflation and banking reforms, along with the political environment, will be tough.
BofA Securities has revised its year-end Nifty target from its earlier projection of 16,000 to 14,500 now - down over 6 per cent from the current levels. Fast tightening monetary conditions, slowing growth/fears of US recession and the likely Nifty EPS (earnings per share) cuts, BofA Securities said, are the key headwinds for the markets in the near-term. However, clarity on macro and monetary policy outlook in the US/India, it said, is the silver lining that could see markets bottom out by August/September 2022.
FII investments, movement of rupee against dollar and crude oil to influence trading
Earnings growth, attractive valuations and change in FPI flows from negative to positive over the next 12 months are some of the key triggers for an upside. "A poor monsoon, high inflation and further rate hike are some of the key risks
Traders are waiting for the earnings season to kick off.
Market participants are now awaiting Thursday's meeting of the European Central Bank
A rate cut will bring positive sentiment around the Budget.
The rupee on Tuesday fell by 25 paise to 65.05 on fresh dollar demand from banks and importers despite persistent foreign capital inflows.
Greek proposals hailed as "a positive step forward".
'Investors hate uncertainty and the demonetisation move certainly creates that.'
Is it is necessary to play divisive politics to succeed in the next general elections? asks Dr Sudhir Bisht.
SBI, PNB, Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank, Dena Bank, Central Bank of India ended down 3%-12% each.
Markets exhibited weakness throughout the day on negative cues from Asian and European markets. Weakness in banking stocks, along with metal and realty saw the markets extend losses in late noon trades.
'The assumed linear correlation between forced lower yields, higher bank borrowing from the RBI, higher lending, and higher growth involves leaps of faith, each a step on the quicksand of false beliefs,' warns Debashis Basu.
RBI director S Gurumurthy the package of more than Rs 20 lakh crore announced by the central government can be described as an interim measure.
RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan will also participate in the meet.
In Hong Kong market, the dollar fell against Japanese yen in early trade after the release of a set of stronger- than-expected economic data.
'If one believes that the Indian stock market will go up 70 per cent every year for the next 10 years, I wish you good luck!'
Gold slips by Rs 150 on low demand.
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Bullion merchants said apart from sustained buying by jewellers and retailers to meet rising wedding season demand, a firming global trend mainly boosted the sentiment.
Asian shares ended higher following a relief rally in global equities after centrist candidate Emmanuel Macron won the first round of the French presidential election.
Dr Reddy's was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rising over 3 per cent, followed by PowerGrid, TCS, HCL Tech, Infosys and Reliance Industries. On the other hand, L&T, IndusInd Bank, Bajaj Finserv and Bharti Airtel were among the laggards.
Rupee rises against the dollar for 4th straight session.
Faster normalisation of central-bank balance sheets will drive yields higher.
A falling rupee and lower foreign buying in equities are signals investors should watch out for, says Devangshu Datta
India, Asia's third-largest economy, is likely to grow 5.3 per cent in 2013, the OECD said, lower than the November forecast of 5.9 per cent.
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