Rupee flat, Asia forex gains

Volatility is high in the dollar index as Japan slips into recession

The rupee is little changed at 61.69 vs its previous close of 61.72/73.

 

Asian currencies are trading stronger to mixed versus the dollar.

 

The 50-share Nifty is down 0.19%.

 

The rupee is stable, but volatility is high in the dollar index after Japan slipped into recession.

 

Japan's GDP contracted 1.6% in July-Sept vs 2.1% rise expected.