Rupee hits record low as fading hopes of U.S.-Iran peace spotlight economic risks

Representational file image. | Photo Credit: Reuters The rupee slid ​to a record low on ‌Tuesday (May 5, 2026) after U.S.-Iranian strikes ​in the Gulf rattled ⁠markets, dimming hopes for a resolution and deepening concerns over ‌risks confronting the oil-importing economy. The currency ‌weakened to 95.39 ‌per ⁠dollar, down 0.3% on ⁠the day, eclipsing its…

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Stock markets end higher; Sensex rallies 356 points

A view of the Bombay Stock Exchange in Mumbai. | Photo Credit: Reuters Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended higher on Monday (May 4, 2026), helped by buying in blue-chip stocks and state poll results moving towards an outcome in line with market expectations. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 355.90 points or 0.46% to settle…

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Rupee falls 11 paise to 94.95 against U.S. dollar

The rupee depreciated 11 paise against the U.S. dollar on May 4, 2026. The rupee depreciated 11 paise to 94.95 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on Monday (May 4, 2026) as the ongoing tensions in West Asia continue to keep markets on edge. Forex traders said Brent oil is hovering near $108, maintaining pressure…

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