Japan Housing Starts (YoY) above forecasts (-1.6%) in January: Actual (-0.4%)

Feb 27, 2026

Japan Annualized Housing Starts down to 0.755M in January from previous 0.771M

USD/INR stays broadly firm amid lack of foreign inflows in Indian stock market

The Indian Rupee (INR) opens on a flat note against the US Dollar (USD) on Friday, but remains close to its over three-week low. The USD/INR pair holds onto gains near 91.20 as the Indian stock market struggles to attract foreign investment.