Rupee falls 7 paise to close at 85.11 against U.S. dollar
The Hindu
Rupee weakens against US dollar due to dollar demand, higher crude oil prices, and FII outflows, despite domestic equity recovery.
The rupee failed to resist pressure from strengthening American currency and lost 7 paise to settle at 85.11 (provisional) against the U.S. dollar on Monday despite a sharp recovery in domestic equities.
According to forex traders, the rupee stayed weak due to significant dollar demand. Moreover, higher crude oil prices triggered by volatile geopolitical situation also dented sentiments.
They said the dollar index is expected to remain elevated as the U.S. Federal Reserve indicated slower-than-expected rate cut in 2025.
At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 85.02 and touched the lowest level of 85.13 (provisional) against the greenback before ending the session at 85.11 (provisional) against the greenback.
On Friday, the rupee saw some recovery from its all-time low level and settled 9 paise higher at 85.04 against the U.S. dollar.
Anuj Choudhary, Research Analyst at Mirae Asset Sharekhan, said the rupee fell amid strong demand for the American currency. Also, the US dollar gained on weakness in Chinese yuan.
A rise in crude oil prices also pressured the rupee, though it was cushioned by positive domestic equities.
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