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INR loses momentum in opening trades as geopolitical uncertainty continues to weigh
The Indian rupee lost momentum against the American currency in early trade on Tuesday, as month-end demand for dollars from importers and corporates added pressure on the domestic unit. INR opened at Rs 94.60 per dollar and slipped to a low of 95.55 before recovering back to 94.63 so far during the day. Losses for the rupee were partly cushioned by relatively stable crude oil prices globally. However, concerns about potential supply disruptions in the Gulf and continued uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz weighed on investor sentiments. Meanwhile, the Indian stock market opened higher this morning, with the BSE Sensex rising around 100 points to hover near the 76,825 mark and the Nifty 50 crossing the 24,030 level, which could lend some support to the local currency.
INR rebounds on the back of a steep fall in global crude oil prices
The Indian rupee is witnessing a pullback from sharp decline registered this week in opening trades on Thursday as oil prices are receding to near pre war levels and by taking some positive cues from local equities. INR opened at Rs 94.30 and hit a high of 94.25 far during the day. Yesterday, rupee appreciated by 11 paise to settle at 94.65 against the US dollar on Wednesday on the back of a steep fall in global crude oil prices. Positive sentiments in the domestic equity markets and FII inflows further supported the local unit. Indian shares rose sharply on Wednesday amid easing geopolitical tensions and growing optimism around a potential U.S.-India bilateral trade agreement. Global oil prices fell to their lowest level in four months amid indications that more tankers stranded in the Gulf since the start of the Iran war were beginning to move through the Strait of Hormuz. However, dollar strength overseas on expectation of a near term rate hike is likely to cap any sharp gains in .
INR rebounds on the back of a steep fall in global crude oil prices
The Indian rupee appreciated by 11 paise to settle at 94.65 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday on the back of a steep fall in global crude oil prices. Positive sentiments in the domestic equity markets and FII inflows further supported the local unit. Indian shares rose sharply on Wednesday amid easing geopolitical tensions and growing optimism around a potential U.S.-India bilateral trade agreement. Global oil prices fell to their lowest level in four months amid indications that more tankers stranded in the Gulf since the start of the Iran war were beginning to move through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Indian rupee opens weaker at 95.45 against US dollar as Gulf tensions lift crude prices, markets eye RBI policy decision and inflation outlook.
Rupee opens 19 paise lower at 95.45 against US dollar
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Indian stocks slump as rupee touches 96.88 per dollar amid oil shock - Gulf News
Indian stocks slump as rupee touches 96.88 per dollar amid oil shockGulf News
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