Re ends higher at 45.62/$

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Last Updated : Feb 14 2013 | 7:09 PM IST
 
Outlook:
The spot rupee is expected to open in the range of 45.60-65 to a dollar.
 
Sentiment: Bullish
 
  • The spot rupee opened lower at 45.60/61 after closing at 45.64/65 to a dollar on Wednesday. It remained rangebound during the day to close at 45.62.

  • The annualised premium for six-month and one-year forward dollars closed at 1.45 per cent and 1.40 per cent, respectively.
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    Money market
     
    Sentiment: Bullish
  • Prices of government securities moved up by 20-35 paise across maturities after opening lower for the day.

  • The market began with a bearish note, tracking the minutes of the Fed meeting which stated inflation as a concern.

  • The yield on the 10-year paper closed at 7.60 per cent.

  • The RBI absorbed around Rs 25,000 crore from the market even as call rates ruled around 6.40-50 per cent.

  • The aggressive underwriting commission for the auction, to be held on October 13, perked up market sentiment.
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