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Caution ahead of the US Fed meet outcome weighs on currency
Traders expect the Reserve Bank of India to continue intervening to prevent sharp moves in the rupee, which is evident in the currency's muted implied volatility compared to its regional peers
The rupee suffered its worst day in 4-1/2 months on Wednesday, mirroring the slump in other Asian currencies amid uncertainty over what a Trump presidency will bring
The rupee depreciated 21 paise to an all-time low of 84.30 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday, as the US Dollar index rallied with Donald Trump set to win the US Presidential elections. A strong greenback against major rivals overseas and unabated foreign fund outflows dented market sentiment, forex traders said. Market participants also expect the US Fed to announce a rate cut in a meeting scheduled later this week, with further easing by up to 100 basis points projected for 2025. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 84.23 against the US dollar. During the session, the local currency oscillated between a high of 84.15 and a low of 84.31. It finally settled at 84.30 (provisional), a loss of 21 paise against its previous close. On Tuesday, the rupee settled 2 paise higher at 84.09 against the US dollar. "We expect the rupee to trade with a negative bias on strength in the US Dollar and FII outflows. However, a rise in risk appetite in global markets
The rupee fell 2 paise to an all-time low of 84.13 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday, as persistent foreign fund outflows and a muted trend in domestic equities dented investor sentiments. Forex traders said all eyes are on the US as it decides its next President. Markets are bracing for potential volatility over the coming days, especially with the Federal Reserve's monetary policy announcement also scheduled this week. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 84.13 against the greenback, registering a fall of 2 paise over its previous close. On Monday, the rupee fell 4 paise to settle at a record low level of 84.11 against the US dollar. The rupee closed at an all-time low on Monday and opened at a new low of 84.13 as US elections rattled stock markets amid persistent foreign fund outflows, said Anil Kumar Bhansali, Head of Treasury and Executive Director at Finrex Treasury Advisors LLP. "The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) was present to absorb the fall
Market participants said the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) intervened in the foreign exchange market via dollar sales to protect the rupee from further depreciation
Routine interventions by the Reserve Bank of India, though, have ensured that the rupee doesn't suffer sharp losses
Abandoning its earlier policy of intervening only during periods of heightened volatility, the RBI over the past couple of years has used its vast forex reserves to keep Rupee in a narrow range
The next Samvat for the Indian bond market is projected to be a period of relative calm, marked by limited fluctuations in yields and a cautious policy stance from the RBI
The rupee was at 84.0825 to the US dollar, little changed from Thursday and week-on-week. Indian financial markets are shut on Friday
The rupee opened on a flat note and rose 1 paisa to 84.07 against the US dollar in initial deals on Thursday, as strong dollar and persistent foreign fund outflows dented investor sentiments. Forex traders said the rupee remained range bound as month-end demand kept the US dollar well-bid. Moreover, a muted trend in domestic equities weighed on the local unit, while any intervention by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) may support the local currency at lower levels, they said. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 84.08 against the greenback, it rose 1 paisa to 84.07 in initial trade. On Wednesday, the rupee depreciated 3 paise to close at 84.08 against US dollar. The local currency has been hovering around its all-time low level. Rupee touched its lowest closing level of 84.10 against the dollar on October 11. The rupee has been trading below the 84-level for the majority of October, but the recent pressure is primarily due to domestic factors, notably month-end d
The rupee opened on a flat note and depreciated 2 paise to 84.07 against the US dollar in initial deals on Wednesday, weighed down by persistent foreign fund outflows and muted domestic equities. Forex traders said the strength of the American currency in overseas markets dented investor sentiments, while easing crude oil prices and any intervention by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) may support the local currency at lower levels. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 84.06 against the greenback. In the initial trade, it touched 84.07, down 2 paise from its previous closing. On Tuesday, the rupee gained 2 paise to settle at 84.05 against the US dollar. The local currency has been hovering around its all-time low level. Rupee touched its lowest closing level of 84.10 against the dollar on October 11. According to traders, the rupee remains under intense pressure, mainly due to persistent foreign fund outflows. "The Indian rupee remains firmly range-bound, trading
The rupee opened on a flat note and depreciated 1 paisa to 84.08 against the US dollar in initial deals on Tuesday, as persistent foreign fund outflows and the strength of the American currency in the overseas market dented investor sentiments. Forex traders said a muted trend in domestic equities and strong dollar weighed on the local unit, while easing crude oil prices and any intervention by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) may also support the local currency at lower levels. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 84.08 against the greenback. In the initial trade, it touched 84.07. On Monday, the rupee settled 1 paisa higher at 84.07 against the US dollar. The local currency touched its lowest closing level of 84.10 against the dollar on October 11. According to traders, the rupee remains under intense pressure, mainly due to persistent foreign fund outflows. "The Indian rupee remained in a range of 2 paise on Monday and is expected to remain in the same small r
Rupee has been pressured by a surge in outflows from local stocks alongside in a rise in US bond yields and the dollar index this month
The rupee stayed in a straightjacket for yet another week, trading at its near all-time low of 84.07 against the US dollar on Friday amid firm American currency and unprecedented foreign fund outflow. Forex traders said, the indication of some recovery in domestic equity markets prevented the fall in the local unit. At the interbank foreign exchange, the local currency opened at 84.07 against the greenback, trading flat at previous day's closing level in initial deals. On Thursday, the rupee had settled flat at 84.07 against the US dollar. The local currency has been struggling to recover since October 11, when it closed at its lowest level of 84.10 against the dollar. Analysts said the selling rush by foreign investors in pursuit of better gains from the Chinese market has been preventing the rupee's recovery, while higher US treasury yields have triggered the fear of slower interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve. Also, uncertain geopolitical scenario ahead of the US president
The rupee stayed flat at 84.07 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday amid elevated crude oil prices and continuous withdrawal of foreign funds from capital market. However, the local unit found some cushion as the dollar retreated from its higher level while the domestic equity markets indicated a recovery, forex traders said. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 84.06 against the greenback and slipped 1 paisa to trade at previous day's closing level in initial deals. On Wednesday, the rupee had settled with a marginal gain of 1 paisa at 84.07 against the US dollar. The local currency has been struggling to recover since October 11, when it closed at its lowest level of 84.10 against the dollar. Analysts said the selling rush by foreign investors in pursuit of better gains from the Chinese market has been preventing rupee's recovery, while higher US treasury yields has triggered the fear of slower interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve. Amid uncerta
Market participants said timely intervention by RBI through dollar sales helped avoid further depreciation of the local currency
Barclays Plc. points to record-high gold prices, a stronger dollar, and increased risk aversion as reasons why the central bank may allow the rupee to decline
The dollar index has risen nearly 3% in October, boosted by expectations of shallower rate cuts by the Federal Reserve
The rupee showed a recovery from its lower level and gained marginally by 1 paisa to 84.06 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, tracking positive cues from domestic equity markets and a soft American currency. However, sustained outflow of foreign funds and an upward momentum in the crude oil prices weighed on the local unit, forex traders said. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 84.06 against the greenback and stayed almost flat in early deals, trading 1 paisa higher from its previous close. On Friday, the rupee slipped 1 paisa to close at 84.07 against the US dollar. Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, was down by 0.05 per cent to 103.25. Brent crude, the international benchmark, advanced 0.33 per cent to USD 73.30 per barrel in futures trade. On the domestic equity market front, Sensex surged 457.90 points, or 0.56 per cent, to 81,682.65 points. The Nifty also climbed 97.70 points