USD INR View Today and Factors Impacting USD INR
Daily Morning Update: Global Markets and USDINRUS CPI in line, Retails sales strong, Dollar stable (16th August 2024, 8:00 AM) INR likely to open around 83.90/95 Dollar is stable against EUR and GBP, but is higher against JPY, reflecting the strong macro data...
USDINR 79 or 83?
Discuss what you need to do now on USDINR with the Outlook and Correct Prediction Correct Prediction of USDINRDuring a recent period of market volatility, the USD/INR reached a level close to 81.59. This movement stirred considerable concern among companies,...
Correlation on Copper Price and US Inflation
Correlation on Copper Price and US InflationEnvision a mythological demon with a unique ability: the moment you defeat it and experience satisfaction from its demise, the demon is reborn. Your sense of accomplishment in “vanquishing the demon” actually causes its...
Understanding SORA Outlook and Hedging Strategies: A Forecast for Singapore’s Interest Rate
Understanding SORA Outlook and Hedging Strategies: A Forecast for Singapore's Interest RatePublished on: 28th February 2023The Singapore Overnight Rate Average(SORA) is an interest rate benchmark that reflects the average rate at which banks in Singapore borrow funds...
Hedging the high SOFR rate burden
Hedging the high SOFR rate burdenPublished on: 11th January 2023 By: Srinivas PuniOf late, courtesy the Fed, the SOFR rates have shot up significantly, with the latest Fed projections talking about a 5% terminal rate. In this article, we will discuss the various...
FAQ on Hedging & Hedge Strategies: An Interim Report
FAQs on Hedging & Hedge Strategies: An Interim ReportUpdated on: 20th May 20221. What is the Hedge Ratio? Hedging in financial markets means protecting from risk or potential loss. It is a practice related to the Risk Management process. The hedge Ratio is a...
Futures Hedge Ratios: A Review
Futures Hedge Ratios: A ReviewUpdated on: 4th May 2022 Fx Hedge Ratios Hedging in financial markets means protecting from risk or potential loss. It is a practice related to the Risk Management process. The Hedge Ratio is a measure of a comparison between the...
ECB Hedging
ECB HedgingUpdated on: 13th January 2024 ECB stands for External Commercial Borrowings (ECB). ECB helps Indian corporations to raise funds from overseas lenders/foreign branches of Indian banks. ECB includes commercial bank loans, notes, bonds, debentures (not...
FAQs on USDINR Live Rates & Spot Price
FAQs on USDINRGet all your questions answered on USDINR| Updated on: 5th May 2022 1. Where can I get to view the live rates on USDINR? The live rates can be viewed in our software on the left-hand sidebar. The forward premiums can be viewed by clicking on the search...
Long Term ECB Loan Hedging Cost
ECB & its Regulations and Long Term Hedge Costs Written by QuantArt MarketForex Hedging | 10 min ReadUpdated on : 11th April 2022What is External Commercial Borrowing? External Commercial Borrowing (ECB) is a type of loan availed by Indian companies in which they...
Appropriate Hedging – A Game Changer
Appropriate Hedging - A Game ChangerCase Study of Hedging leading to Profitability | Updated on: 10 November 2021Today, We bring you a case study that shows some of the right steps which can be taken to achieve consistent savings. This case study is of a company...
Exporter Option Strategies
Exporter Option StrategiesWritten by QuantArt MarketForex Hedging | Updated on : 22nd October 2021Exporter hedging strategies as they pertain to USDINR risk management should aim at a better rate of return than a typical forward hedge. USDINR has historically been a...
Importer Option Strategies
Importer Option StrategiesWritten by QuantArt MarketForex Hedging | Updated on : 22nd October March 2021 Import hedging in USDINR is all about potential cost savings vis-a-vis forward hedge. In import hedging, the forward premium imposes a significant cost of hedging...
Webinar on USDINR – Extract Savings & Profitability out of it’
Session on USDINR - Extract Savings & Profitability out of it’ jointly organized by QuantArt and CII Forex Hedging | Updated on : 29th August 2021 QuantArt and CII had a joint presentation on ‘USDINR - Extract Savings & Profitability out of it’. The...
Managing Fx risk on Masala Bond Investment
Managing Fx risk on Masala Bond InvestmentForex Hedging Published on: 14th December 2020Updated on: 22nd January 2021Search for good USD yield is on given the abundant liquidity and near-zero deposit rates in the US. Masala Bonds or in other words INR bonds listed...
Forex Advisory Services Ultimate Guide
Forex Advisory Services Ultimate GuideForex Hedging Updated on: 29th December 2022 This article covers everything you need to know before you hire someone for Forex Advisory Services. Do read the article to the end and let us know if you have any questions. Forex...
USDINR Hedge Strategies using Options
USDINR Hedge Strategies using OptionsForex Hedging Published on: 29th January 2021If you have USD payables, you are possibly concerned about the volatile market where both side movements can happen. It is important to remain hedged. While forward hedge can lock your...
LME Aluminium: Factors affecting the price of Aluminium
LME Aluminium: Factors affecting the price of AluminumRisk Factors for Aluminium | Updated on: 1st November 2021Aluminium- Done & Dusted I had a scary dream- my favourite soft drink ‘Coco-cola’ was no longer serving. They simply ran out of containers. And they...
Lead Hedging Future and Options
Lead Hedging Futures and OptionsCommodity Hedging | Updated on: 23rd June 2021Hey, we hope you have enjoyed our first article on hedging with futures. For this article, we expect you to have a rudimentary understanding of how Futures and Options work. If you don’t,...
Fx Risk Management for Corporates
Fx Risk Management for CorporatesForex Hedging | 10 min Read Updated on 1st November 2021How important is it to have a customized Hedging and Forex Risk Management policy for your company? To say the least, a good policy prevents unexpected financial losses and boosts...
Lead Hedging Basics
Lead Hedging BasicsCommodity Hedging | Updated on: 1st October 2021For the uninitiated, when you agree to buy or sell a commodity and the prices are not fixed, you take a so-called ‘price risk’. Say, in June, a battery manufacturer agreed to buy one tonne of refined...
Is it possible to get a 10% return in the Indian bond market
Is it possible to get a 10% return in the Indian bond marketForex Hedging | Uploaded on: 1st February 2021Under the current scenario in the Indian banking system, Fixed Deposit rates vary between 3% and 7%. It is quite obvious that FD rates have collapsed. This means...
Can India be the next currency manipulator?
Can India be the next currency manipulator?Forex Hedging | Uploaded on: 27th March 2021Currency Manipulator is a designation applied by the United States Department of the Treasury to countries that engage in unfair currency practices that give them a trade advantage....
Vietnam: Currency Manipulator or King of Exports?
Vietnam: Currency Manipulator or King of Exports?Forex Hedging | 10 min ReadUploaded on: 01 February 2021Vietnam has currently been put on the list of active currency manipulators by the US Treasury Department in its December 2020 report. This is mainly because...
New beginning or end of glory for Great Britain?
New beginning or end of glory for Great Britain?Forex Hedging | 10 min ReadUploaded on: 01 February 2021The currency hit an all-time high before the 2007-08 financial crisis and has been on a downward spiral ever since, exacerbated even more by Brexit, and the...
FAQs on ECB Hedge Regulation
FAQs on ECB (External Commercial Borrowings) hedge regulationForex Hedging | Updated on: 1st November 2021Q. Is hedging of FCY (foreign currency) denominated ECB, mandatory for a manufacturing company? A. No Q. Is hedging of FCY denominated ECB, mandatory for an...
EURUSD Hedge strategies using options
EURUSD Hedge Strategies using OptionsForex Hedging Published on: 14th December 2020Forex Hedging Strategies If you have EUR payables and USD receivables then you are possibly concerned about EUR strength against USD. EUR has already climbed 8.2% since this year...
Lead hedging in LME using option structures
Lead hedging in LME using option structuresForex Hedging | Published on: 14th December 2020In LME, lead can be hedged using futures and options. The market participants like the miners, producers, traders, hedge funds, bulk consumers often find it difficult to choose...
FAQs on new Hedge Regulation
New Hedge Regulation: FAQsForex Hedging Published on: 05th November 2020This new hedge regulation is very much relevant for Indian importers, exporters, and foreign currency borrowers who need hedging for their forex exposures. We have gone through it in detail and...
FAQs related to day to day hedge execution/ Fx conversion
FAQs related to day to day hedge execution/ Fx conversion Written by QuantArt Market Forex Hedging | 10 min ReadPublished on: 27th April 2022Q. Where can I see the interbank spot rate while dealing with the bank? A. Nowadays there are few free sites displaying the...
Libor change-Impact on Indian corporates
LIBOR Transition– Impact on Indian corporatesForex Hedging | 10 min ReadUploaded on: 22nd January 2022LIBOR is phased out from December 2021. Each country has introduced its own alternate risk-free rates (RFR). For US dollar-denominated loans and securities, the new...
Director’s checklist for corporate treasury management
Board of Director's checklist for corporate treasury managementForex Hedging Updated on: 1st November 2021The Board of directors has ultimate responsibilities for financial market-related cost savings, profitability enhancement, and risk optimization. Corporates are...
US Election uncertainties – Some option strategies for USDINR
US Election uncertainties – Some option strategies for USDINRForex Hedging Updated on 27th October 2020 The latest betting odds predict a win for Biden (67%) as per the betting site Oddschecker. The betting trend shows Biden’s lead (67% of Biden to 35% of Trump) is...
How exporters can fix their Fx problem
How exporters can fix their Fx problemWritten by QuantArt MarketForex Hedging | Updated on 27th October 2020Target 76.00, 78.00, and 80.00 for your Export conversion. With the US Fed’s rate cut and balance sheet expansion, the dollar index has been falling down for a...
RBI’s new hedging guidelines – Impacts for Indian companies
RBI’s new hedging guidelines - Impacts for Indian companiesForex Hedging | 15 min ReadUpdated on:- 1st July 2022Let us understand the guidelines first.New Guidelines became applicable from 1st Sept 2020. does away with most of the restrictions on operational aspects...
Benefit from USDINR movements – 5 ways to save cost
Benefit from USDINR movements - 5 ways to save costWritten by QuantArt MarketForex Hedging | Updated on: 1st June 2022 USD INR has become volatile, however this is an opportunity for those who manage their FX Risk Smartly. QuantArt, India's top foreign exchange...
Get right price on your Fx and save cost
Get right price on your Fx and Save CostForex Hedging | 10 min ReadMost companies in India pay the wrong price on their Fx booking. This is a very real problem. Whether it is a simple deal or a complicated deal- the story remains the same. Companies get charged more...
Forex Hedging Strategies for Importers and Exporters
Forex Hedging Strategies For importers and exportersForex Hedging | 10 min Read Updated on: 1st November 2021In this brief write up, we provide some thoughts on hedge strategies for importers and exporters in IndiaHedge strategies for importers1. No Hedge : Some think...
USD LIBOR 6 months and USD LIBOR 3 months
USD LIBOR 3 months and USD Libor 6 monthForex Hedging | We have been getting a few queries on USD libor rates and wanted to provide details for 3 months USD libor and 6 months USD libor USD Libor is at an almost all-time low due to the sharp interest rate cuts...
If USDINR forward premium is higher than interest differential, does that signify INR depreciation?
If USDINR forward premium is higher than interest differential, does that signify INR depreciation?Forex Hedging | Updated on: 1st November 2021Forward premium is a function of the difference between two countries' interest rates and normally has nothing to do with...
How to calculate USD INR Forward Premium & Challenges
How to calculate USD INR Forward Premium & ChallengesWritten by QuantArt MarketForex Hedging | Updated on: 1st November 2021How to calculate USD INR Forward Premium QuantArt supports corporates and funds with live USD INR forward premiums and spots so that they...
ECB Hedging Guidelines and ECB Framework
ECB Guidelines and ECB Framework Written by QuantArt MarketForex Hedging | 10 min ReadThe existing ECB guidelines can be seen as a rationalized and liberalized framework. RBI had started relaxing much-needed rules from 2018. The expanded list of eligible borrowers,...
Appropriate Hedging-an Understanding and how it can be achieved
Appropriate Hedging- an Understanding and How It Can be AchievedForex Hedging | Updated on : 4th October 2022The objective of this paper is to understand the benefits of using 'Appropriate Hedge' strategies, and ways to achieve the same. Appropriate hedging can be...
Foreign Exchange Risk Management Policy Strong Essentials
Foreign Exchange Risk Management Policy EssentialsForex Hedging | 10 min ReadUpdated on: 1st November 2023Objective In this paper, we aim to outline the global best practices and the key ingredients of a good foreign exchange risk management policy which can protect a...
LONG TERM USD LOAN HEDGING COST
Long term USD Hedging costWritten by QuantArt MarketForex Hedging | 10 min ReadIndian borrowers and bankers often need to understand the hedge cost of USD ECBs.Here we are listing down some common hedge costs which provide a fair idea to start with. If you have an ECB...
USD INR View Today and Factors Impacting USD INR
Daily Morning Update: Global Markets and USDINRUS CPI in line, Retails sales strong, Dollar stable (16th August 2024, 8:00 AM) INR likely to open around 83.90/95 Dollar is stable against EUR and GBP, but is higher against JPY, reflecting the strong macro data...
USDINR 79 or 83?
Discuss what you need to do now on USDINR with the Outlook and Correct Prediction Correct Prediction of USDINRDuring a recent period of market volatility, the USD/INR reached a level close to 81.59. This movement stirred considerable concern among companies,...
Correlation on Copper Price and US Inflation
Correlation on Copper Price and US InflationEnvision a mythological demon with a unique ability: the moment you defeat it and experience satisfaction from its demise, the demon is reborn. Your sense of accomplishment in “vanquishing the demon” actually causes its...
Understanding SORA Outlook and Hedging Strategies: A Forecast for Singapore’s Interest Rate
Understanding SORA Outlook and Hedging Strategies: A Forecast for Singapore's Interest RatePublished on: 28th February 2023The Singapore Overnight Rate Average(SORA) is an interest rate benchmark that reflects the average rate at which banks in Singapore borrow funds...
Hedging the high SOFR rate burden
Hedging the high SOFR rate burdenPublished on: 11th January 2023 By: Srinivas PuniOf late, courtesy the Fed, the SOFR rates have shot up significantly, with the latest Fed projections talking about a 5% terminal rate. In this article, we will discuss the various...
FAQ on Hedging & Hedge Strategies: An Interim Report
FAQs on Hedging & Hedge Strategies: An Interim ReportUpdated on: 20th May 20221. What is the Hedge Ratio? Hedging in financial markets means protecting from risk or potential loss. It is a practice related to the Risk Management process. The hedge Ratio is a...
Futures Hedge Ratios: A Review
Futures Hedge Ratios: A ReviewUpdated on: 4th May 2022 Fx Hedge Ratios Hedging in financial markets means protecting from risk or potential loss. It is a practice related to the Risk Management process. The Hedge Ratio is a measure of a comparison between the...
ECB Hedging
ECB HedgingUpdated on: 13th January 2024 ECB stands for External Commercial Borrowings (ECB). ECB helps Indian corporations to raise funds from overseas lenders/foreign branches of Indian banks. ECB includes commercial bank loans, notes, bonds, debentures (not...
FAQs on USDINR Live Rates & Spot Price
FAQs on USDINRGet all your questions answered on USDINR| Updated on: 5th May 2022 1. Where can I get to view the live rates on USDINR? The live rates can be viewed in our software on the left-hand sidebar. The forward premiums can be viewed by clicking on the search...
Long Term ECB Loan Hedging Cost
ECB & its Regulations and Long Term Hedge Costs Written by QuantArt MarketForex Hedging | 10 min ReadUpdated on : 11th April 2022What is External Commercial Borrowing? External Commercial Borrowing (ECB) is a type of loan availed by Indian companies in which they...
Appropriate Hedging – A Game Changer
Appropriate Hedging - A Game ChangerCase Study of Hedging leading to Profitability | Updated on: 10 November 2021Today, We bring you a case study that shows some of the right steps which can be taken to achieve consistent savings. This case study is of a company...
Exporter Option Strategies
Exporter Option StrategiesWritten by QuantArt MarketForex Hedging | Updated on : 22nd October 2021Exporter hedging strategies as they pertain to USDINR risk management should aim at a better rate of return than a typical forward hedge. USDINR has historically been a...
Importer Option Strategies
Importer Option StrategiesWritten by QuantArt MarketForex Hedging | Updated on : 22nd October March 2021 Import hedging in USDINR is all about potential cost savings vis-a-vis forward hedge. In import hedging, the forward premium imposes a significant cost of hedging...
Webinar on USDINR – Extract Savings & Profitability out of it’
Session on USDINR - Extract Savings & Profitability out of it’ jointly organized by QuantArt and CII Forex Hedging | Updated on : 29th August 2021 QuantArt and CII had a joint presentation on ‘USDINR - Extract Savings & Profitability out of it’. The...
Managing Fx risk on Masala Bond Investment
Managing Fx risk on Masala Bond InvestmentForex Hedging Published on: 14th December 2020Updated on: 22nd January 2021Search for good USD yield is on given the abundant liquidity and near-zero deposit rates in the US. Masala Bonds or in other words INR bonds listed...
