The rupee settled at 82.44 per dollar on Friday versus 82.89 on Thursday
The continued decline offers some relief to households grappling with a cost-of-living crunch. The index is down for seventh month, its longest slump in 9 years, and food inflation has begun to slow
Brent crude futures rose 65 cents, 0.7%, to $95.32 a barrel at 0155 GMT. The contract was on track to end the week down just 0.5%
The rupee appreciated 25 paise to 82.63 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday as the American currency retreated from its elevated levels. At the interbank foreign exchange, the domestic unit opened at 82.85 against the dollar, then gained ground to touch 82.63, registering a rise of 25 paise over its previous close. On Thursday, the rupee settled 8 paise lower at 82.88 against the US dollar. Rupee was under pressure through Thursday's session on broad dollar strength. There is, however, some respite overnight, IFA Global Research Academy said in a note. "We expect it to trade in a 82.50-82.80 range with sideways price action," it added. Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, fell 0.22 per cent to 112.67. Brent crude futures, the global oil benchmark, advanced 0.75 per cent to USD 95.38 per barrel. In the domestic equity market, the 30-share BSE Sensex was trading 9.85 points or 0.02 per cent higher at 60,84
The rupee is tipped to open at around 82.70-82.75, compared with 82.88 in the previous session.
Sterling edged up 0.1% to $1.1170, after sliding 2% overnight. It was headed for a weekly loss of nearly 4%, the largest since Sept's market turmoil triggered by an economic plan
The customs has seized USD 4,97,000, worth Rs 4.1 crore, at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport here, an official said on Thursday. After receiving a tip-off, the Air Intelligence Unit of Airport Customs intercepted three members of a family who were about to fly to Dubai on Wednesday morning, he said. An examination of their baggage led to the recovery of USD 4,97,000 in cash, hidden inside sarees, footwear and in a bag, the official said. All three were arrested and a local court sent them in judicial custody. Further probe is on, the official said.
The rupee depreciated 8 paise to 82.88 against the US dollar in morning trade on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve raised interest rates and maintained a hawkish stance. At the interbank foreign exchange, the domestic unit opened at 82.87 against the dollar, then lost further ground to quote at 82.88, registering a loss of 8 paise over its previous close. In initial trade, the local unit also touched 82.84 against the American currency. On Wednesday, the rupee settled at 82.80 against the American currency. According to Anil Kumar Bhansali, Head of Treasury, Finrex Treasury Advisors, the US Fed's commentary was not dovish at all. "Oil was higher at USD 95.50 per barrel while GBP and Euro were lower after the hawkish FED comments." The rupee could trade in the range of 82.50-83.20. "Exporters may sell dollars at 83 levels keeping a close watch on RBI while importers may continue to buy all dips they get," Bhansali said. Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback's
The rupee is expected to open at around 82.85-82.90 to the dollar, compared with 82.7800 in the previous session.
Brent crude shed 44 cents, or 0.5%, to $95.72 a barrel at 0146 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures retreated 59 cents, or 0.7%, to $89.41
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The rupee appreciated 10 paise to close at 82.71 (provisional) against the US dollar on Tuesday, as the greenback retreated from its elevated levels. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the local currency opened at 82.74 and witnessed a high of 82.59 and a low of 82.79. It finally settled at 82.71 against the American currency, registering a rise of 10 paise over its previous close amid a positive trend in domestic equities. On Monday, the rupee had settled 34 paise lower at 82.81. Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, slipped 0.49 per cent to 110.98. Global oil benchmark Brent crude futures rose 1.42 per cent to USD 94.13 per barrel. "Rupee consolidated in a narrow range ahead of the important events that are lined up," said Gaurang Somaiya, Forex & Bullion Analyst, Motilal Oswal Financial Services. For the first time since the implementation of the monetary policy framework in 2016, the Reserve Bank will ..
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Spot gold eased 0.1% to $1,640.09 per ounce by 1211 GMT, shedding about 1% so far in the month. U.S. gold futures inched 0.1% lower to $1,643.40
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