USD/INR- The Indian Rupee value is rising slowly but steadily since mid-April. Currently, trading in the range of 73. Accordingly, it settled at 73.90 on 3 April. Despite the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, the Indian currency is strengthening against the US Dollar. The Indian rupee traded between 73.906 and 74.820 today. On the other hand, the dollar index increased today. Accordingly, its value rose and settled at 91.08 as of 9:47 PM EDT Monday.
USD/ INR: Oil Prices
The US WTI crude oil prices began this month on a positive note. However, with the ongoing oil demand concern and the growing coronavirus pandemic, it is highly uncertain. Also, recent studies predict that the oil demand will not reach the pre-crisis level until 2023. Accordingly, crude oil increased by 0.22% at 8:05 PM on 3 May to trade at USD 64.63 per barrel globally. At the same time, Brent Crude was set at USD 67.71 per barrel and traded at a rate of 0.22% higher.
USD/ INR- Gold Prices
Precious metal prices rose amid the COVID19 cases surge in India. Accordingly, gold futures increased by 1.26% or 588.00 Rupees to settle at 47325.00 per 10 grams on the multi-commodity exchange. Similarly, Silver futures increased by 2328.00 Rupees or 3.45% to settle at Rs. 69852.00 per kg. The resurgence of the COVID-19 pandemic and the COVID-19 mutants kept precious metals’ prices on edge this year. In the international market, Spot Gold was trading at USD 1755.00 per ounce in New York. On the other hand, Silver traded at USD 26.00 per ounce.
USD/ INR- Sensex Today
The BSE Sensex fell and ended in the red on 3 May. Accordingly, Sensex decreased by 0.13% or 63.84 points. Thereby ending the session at 48718.52 at 4:10 PM IST Monday. Similarly, the NIFTY increased by 0.02% or 3.05 and ended up at 14634.15.