Rupee falls 16 paise to record low of 77.60 against U.S. dollar
The Hindu
Rupee ended at its all-time low of 77.60, showing a loss of 16 paise over its previous close of 77.44
The rupee on May 18 declined by 16 paise to close at its fresh lifetime low of 77.60 against the U.S. dollar amid unabated foreign fund outflows and a stronger greenback in overseas markets.
At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened lower at 77.57 and later hit the day’s low of 77.61 as the dollar rebounded in global markets following hawkish comments from U.S. Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell.
Crude oil prices also surged over 1%, which weighed on the rupee.
The local unit finally ended at its all-time low of 77.60, showing a loss of 16 paise over its previous close of 77.44.
“The dollar index took support near 103.50 and the capital market witnessed profit booking from higher levels, sending rupee into weakness,” said Jateen Trivedi, VP Research Analyst at LKP Securities.
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