Indian rupee, bonds to track oil prices; local and US inflation data in focus

India bonds may see positive opening, local and US inflation data in focus

The yield on the benchmark 6.94% 2036 bond is expected to trade in the 6.75% to 6.79% range

Indian rupee, bonds to track oil prices; local and US inflation data in focus

Oil prices will drive the Indian rupee and government bonds this week amid Middle East uncertainty, while traders also watch July inflation data from India and the U.S. for rate cues.

Gold, silver prices seen rising next week as US inflation data, West Asia tensions guide markets

Gold and silver prices are expected to remain firm next week. Investors will track inflation data from major economies and West Asia developments. Upcoming Chinese economic data will also be important for industrial metals. Analysts predict gold and silver will trade with a positive bias. Volatility is expected to remain elevated due to economic data and geopolitical uncertainty.

USDINR Forecasts for 2026 - 2030 As Oil Prices Fall and Rates Differentials Rise

The USD/INR pair moved quite a bit in July 2026, driven by outside forces and local policy responses. The exchange rate began July around 94.7-95.2, climbed to nearly 96.9, and then settled near 95.35-95.40 by month’s end. According to a Bank of Baroda research note, the rupee depreciated by only about 0.8% for the month, even as global crude oil prices surged more than 20% amid escalating tensions in West Asia. For a currency as sensitive to oi…

Gold, silver expected to rally this week, say analysts; inflation data, West Asia in focus

Kolkata: The prices of both gold and silver rose significantly last week (August 3-8) and analysts think the rally in the two precious metals will continue this week too. This week the mood in the market could be set by inflation data from major economies and efforts to end the conflict in West Asia. Several major economies such as the US, Germany, Japan and India are expected to be announced this week. There will be some significant data from C…