Banks Turn India’s Hot-Money Move Into Lucrative Currency Trade

Bloomberg2021-04-07

(Bloomberg) -- The Reserve Bank of India’s attempt to flush out excess U.S. dollars from the nation’s markets has offered a unique arbitrage opportunity for some banks. Lenders are using a regulatory ...

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Chimmy
2021-04-07
Chimmy
ok sure but what Indian companies stocks listed in US are worth a look?!This article does not mention any
- dontlose:
  Not many. Just a few ADR listef
AndyGohKJ
2021-04-07
AndyGohKJ
Give me a like n comment pls
- Nicholasbt:
  Sure
- ssing:
  [开心]
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2021-04-07
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Help to like and comment thanks
- yuannn:
  Okok
Lun88
2021-04-07
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Good, comment and like
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OldCat
2021-04-07
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Please like and comment on my comment. Thanks!
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MARCC
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