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US midterm election results impact on Indian Rupee - INR vs USD - What's happening after Trump's loss?

US midterm election results impact on Indian Rupee - INR vs USD - What's happening after Trump's loss?

What's behind this

The recent US midterm elections have turned the Trump administration into a ‘lame‑duck’ as the Republican Party lost control of Congress, prompting a Democrats‑powered House. Trade journalist D Ravi Kanth says the new Congress is likely to scrutinise Trump’s trade tariffs, slow India‑US trade talks and ease the harsh H‑1B immigration rules. In financial markets, the loss has affected global bond yields: falling crude oil prices and easing borrowing concerns have pushed yields lower in India and overseas. Indian investors are now considering how to respond to the lower yields.

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What each side is saying

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  • left · 1 outlet

    Trade and geopolitical experts say that losing control of the U.S. Congress will push President Donald Trump to increase tariff pressure on India to seal a deal. Indian negotiators, for their part, will smell an opportunity

    — The Hindu

  • center · 3 outlets

    With Democrats gaining Congressional control, Indian-Americans are grappling with uncertainty regarding immigration rules and job opportunities. Heightened fears about H-1B visa restrictions and deportation have taken center stage. In addition, increasing discrimination and the prevailing political…

    — The Times of India

  • right · 3 outlets

    Donald Trump's restrictive immigration policies, H-1B visa crackdown and confrontational trade approach towards India are back in focus after the Republican Party suffered a major setback in the midterm elections . Specifically, the victories of Indian-American Democrats over several Republicans…

    — India TV

RSS excerpt

The rupee opened at a two-week high against the dollar as falling oil prices and US election results lifted sentiment. However, analysts expect it may weaken in coming months, with high oil prices and weak investment flows continuing to pose risks.

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