Page 48 - Rupee Vs Dollar

Rupee volatility low, exhibits orderly movements relative to peers: RBI Guv

Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das on Wednesday said the rupee has witnessed "low volatility" and orderly movements as compared to its peers. Speaking at the annual FIBAC event, Das said household inflation expectations are becoming more anchored, but added that headline inflation is vulnerable to recurring and overlapping food price shocks. It can be noted that the rupee closed at an all-time low of 83.35 against the dollar on Monday, but gained some lost ground in Tuesday's trade. On the exchange rate front, the Indian rupee (INR) has exhibited low volatility and orderly movements relative to peers despite elevated US treasury yields and a strong US dollar, Das said. He said this is courtesy the strength of the underlying macro-fundamentals of our economy and the reassuring forex buffers. In the last three or four days, the US DXY (dollar index) has slightly softened and treasury yields in the US have also softened. Crediting RBI's rate hikes, liquidity tightening m

Rupee appreciates 6 paise to 83.32 against US dollar in early trade

The rupee recovered from its all-time low levels and appreciated 6 paise to 83.32 against the US dollar in morning trade on Tuesday, tracking the weakness of the American currency in the overseas market and positive domestic equities. Forex traders said the rupee fell to fresh record lows on Monday despite broad weakness in the dollar against its major crosses on suspected importer-related buying. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 83.33, then touched 83.32 against the American currency, higher by 6 paise over its previous close. On Monday, the rupee declined by 12 paise to settle at its all-time low of 83.38 against the US dollar. Investors will focus on the existing home sales data from the US and weaker-than-expected numbers could keep the dollar weighed down. We expect the USDINR (Spot) to trade sideways and quote in the range of 83.05 and 83.40, Gaurang Somaiya, forex and bullion analyst at Motilal Oswal Financial, said. Meanwhile, the dollar index was tra

Rupee reaches 83.25 against US dollar after fall of 2 paise in early trade

The rupee slipped by 2 paise to 83.25 against the US dollar on Friday as a firm greenback in the overseas markets weighed on investor sentiments. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened flat at 83.23 against the US currency following overnight losses in crude oil prices. However, a firm US dollar and weak domestic equity markets restricted the rupee movement and the local currency edged lower by 2 paise to 83.25 in early trade. The rupee closed at 83.23 against the greenback on Thursday. The dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, was flat at 104.35. Brent crude futures, the global oil benchmark, recovered from overnight losses to trade higher by 0.40 per cent at USD 77.73 per barrel. Indian basket oil futures were down 0.85 per cent at USD 83.09 per barrel. Brent crude futures for December delivery plunged up to 5 per cent to a four-month low of USD 77.42 per barrel on Thursday as weak jobs data from the US led t

Rupee appreciates 32 paise to 83.01 against US dollar in early trade

The rupee appreciated 32 paise to 83.01 against the US dollar in morning trade on Wednesday as the American currency retreated from its elevated levels after US inflation came lower than expected. Forex traders said the rupee opened on a bullish note as the American currency weakened after US Inflation eased to its lowest level since September 2021. Moreover, a positive trend in domestic equities boosted investor sentiments. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 83.03, then touched 83.01 against the American currency, higher by 32 paise over its previous close. On Monday, the rupee declined by 5 paise to settle at its all-time low of 83.33 against the American currency. The forex and equity markets were closed on Tuesday on account of Diwali-Balipratipada. From an all-time low it marked last week amid the system outrage, the rupee is trading at nearly a two-month high around 83.00 levels, CR Forex Advisors MD Amit Pabari said. A breakdown below 82.95 will push t

Rupee touches lifetime low of 83.48 vs dollar after Fed's hawkish comments

Absence of RBI support might have pulled down rupee, say market experts

Rupee depreciates 6 paise to 83.23 against US dollar in early trade

The rupee stayed on downward track for the third consecutive session and depreciated by 6 paise to 83.23 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday, tracking a firm American currency and negative equity market sentiment. Forex traders said the Indian currency was also pressured due to massive selling of equities by foreign investors even as the crude oil prices hovered close to USD 90 a barrel amid geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the local unit opened weak at 83.19 and then touched the lowest level of 83.23 against the greenback, registering a loss of 6 paise from its previous close. This is the third day of fall in the rupee. It dropped 4 paise on Monday, followed by a dip of 1 paisa on Wednesday. Forex markets were closed on Tuesday on account of Dussehra. On Wednesday, the rupee closed at 83.17 against the US dollar. Analysts attributed the strengthening dollar to a record rise in the US Treasury yields after positive dat

Cost of money

Yields may remain elevated for an extended period

Rupee depreciates 3 paise to 83.15 against US dollar in early trade

The rupee declined 3 paise to 83.15 against the US dollar in a restricted trade on Monday due to a stronger greenback in overseas markets and foreign fund outflows. A correction in crude oil prices and firm domestic stock markets in opening trade capped the losses of the rupee, according to forex dealers. The local unit opened lower by 3 paise at 83.15 against the greenback at the interbank foreign exchange market. The rupee moved in a tight range of 83.15 to 83.09 against the dollar in morning deals before trading at 83.15. It had closed almost flat at 83.12 on Friday. Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have withdrawn over Rs 12,000 crore from Indian equities so far this month, mainly due to a sustained rise in US bond yields and the uncertain environment resulting from the Israel-Hamas conflict. Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, gained 0.12 per cent to 106.30. Oil prices eased on Monday with the global oil ...

Rupee depreciates 5 paise to 83.18 against US dollar in early trade

The rupee depreciated by 5 paise to 83.18 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday due to unabated foreign fund outflow amid rising crude oil prices. Negative equity market sentiment and a strong dollar also weighed on the Indian currency, forex traders said. At the interbank foreign exchange, the domestic unit opened weak at 83.17 against the dollar and then touched the lowest level of 83.20 against the greenback. It later traded at 83.18 against dollar, registering a loss of 5 paise over its previous close. On Thursday, the rupee settled 15 paise higher at 83.13 against the US dollar. Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, rose 0.03 per cent to 106.28. Analysts attributed the decline in rupee to a record rise in US Treasury yield even as US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Thursday hinted at a longer period of monetary tightening due to higher-than-expected inflation numbers. "Trading boundaries are now

Rupee hits fresh closing low of Rs 83.28 due to rise in crude oil prices

Brent crude oil prices crossed $90 per barrel on Monday, a 6 per cent increase from Friday, amid escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia

Traders puzzled why the RBI spends billions fighting stronger dollar

Volatility in the rupee is hovering near the lowest in almost two decades and the currency has avoided breaching a record low even as rising US rates wreaked havoc in emerging markets

RBI likely selling US dollars to keep rupee off record low: Traders

"It's the same story. The RBI is there, like it is there on most days," a spot trader at a private sector bank said

Indian rupee to receive help from pullback in oil, traders eye US inflation

Non-deliverable forwards indicate rupee will open marginally higher than 83.1875 in the previous session

Rupee weakens 17 paisa against the US dollar, settles at Rs 83.21

The rupee settled at Rs 83.21 per US dollar on Monday, against Rs 83.04 a dollar on Wednesday

Standard Chartered does not see rupee cross 84 even if dollar climbs

Sinha said the RBI will continue to maintain tight liquidity conditions to help support the rupee unless "we see big shocks from the global markets or if crude starts trending higher"

Rupee appreciates 9 paise to 83.10 against US dollar in early trade

The rupee rose 9 paise to 83.10 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday amid a retreating dollar versus major rivals and positive cues from equity markets. Massive selling of equities by foreign investors and an upward trend in crude oil prices, however, capped the rise of domestic currency, forex dealers said. The Indian unit opened strong at 83.13 against the US dollar and touched the highest level of 83.09. It later traded at 83.10 against the greenback, registering a gain of 9 paise from its previous close. On Thursday, the rupee settled 3 paise higher at 83.19. Analysts said higher interest rates and US bond yields are prompting foreign investors to stay in the selling mode in Indian capital markets, while the rupee witnessed some recovery due to a significant decline in India's current account deficit (CAD). The CAD has dropped to USD 9.2 billion, or 1.1 per cent of GDP in the first quarter of the current fiscal from USD 17.9 billion (2.1 per cent of GDP) a year ago,

Rupee appreciates 5 paise to 83.23 against US dollar in early trade

The rupee rose 5 paise to 83.23 against the US dollar in early trade on Wednesday, recovering from its steep loss in the past two sessions amid a massive selling by foreign equity investors and a strengthening American currency. Weak sentiment in the global equity markets and surging crude oil prices also weighed on the Indian currency, forex traders said. At the interbank foreign exchange, the domestic unit opened at 83.23 and traded in a narrow range of 83.21 to 83.24 against the greenback. It later traded at 83.23 against the dollar, registering a gain of 5 paise from its previous close. The rupee lost 34 paise in the past two sessions. It closed 15 paise lower at 83.28 against the dollar on Tuesday, a day after registering a loss of 19 paise. The downward movement of the rupee was attributed to a strengthening dollar amid a record rise in US Treasury yields. Also, the US dollar surged to a ten-month high level after a Federal Reserve policymaker hinted at a prolonged interest r

Rupee gives up index inclusion-led rally; RBI counted on to help

The rupee was at 83.12 against the US dollar by 11:00 am IST compared with 82.93 in the previous session. The dollar index was largely flat in Asia, but remained near 6-month highs

Rupee appreciates by 38 paise to 82.75 against US dollar in early trade

The rupee appreciated by 38 paise to 82.75 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday, as the inclusion of India in the JPMorgan bond index boosted investor sentiment. Forex traders said the decision of JPMorgan Chase & Co to include Indian government bonds in its benchmark emerging-market index, is expected to have far-reaching implications for India's debt market and global investors. At the interbank foreign exchange, the domestic unit opened strong at 82.75, registering a gain of 38 paise from its previous close. On Thursday, the rupee consolidated in a narrow range to settle 2 paise lower at 83.13 against the dollar. India's inclusion in a major global bond index will open doors to increased foreign investment in the nation's debt market, traders said. "The inclusion of India in the JPMorgan bond index has had a favourable effect on the rupee, with the currency showing strength by appreciating around 0.42 per cent in the NDF markets and reaching levels around 82.80," CR .

Rupee hits all-time closing low of 83.27 to dollar amid rise in oil prices

The rupee had hit an all-time low of Rs 83.29 per dollar on October 20, 2022