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Indian Rupee Weakens Against US Dollar Amid Elevated Crude Oil Prices and Persistent Dollar Demand

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The Indian rupee continued its downward trajectory against the US dollar on Thursday, as weak domestic equities and elevated crude oil prices took their toll. The partially convertible currency is currently trading at 85.69, a decline of 10 paise from its previous close of 85.59 on Wednesday. This decline can be attributed to growing fears that the Trump administration's tax cut and spending bill could balloon the already huge US deficit. However, some losses were mitigated by foreign fund inflows into the Indian capital market and a weak dollar index overseas.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Indian rupee weakened against the US dollar on Thursday, trading at 85.69, down 10 paise from its previous close of 85.59.
  • The rupee's decline was fueled by weak domestic equities and elevated crude oil prices, which have contributed to elevated dollar demand from importers and foreign banks.
  • Growing fears that the Trump administration's tax cut and spending bill could balloon the already huge US deficit further exacerbated the rupee's weakness.
  • Foreign Institutional Investors (FII) bought equities worth Rs 2,201.79 crore on Wednesday, providing some upside support to the rupee.
  • The rupee touched a high of 85.6950 and a low of 85.58 during Thursday's trading session.
  • The Indian rupee has been trading range-bound in the 85-86 range in recent sessions, with some volatility due to changing global market sentiment.

Statistics:

  • Indian rupee closed at 85.69 against the US dollar on Thursday, down 10 paise from its previous close of 85.59.
  • Foreign Institutional Investors (FII) bought Rs 2,201.79 crore worth of equities on Wednesday, contributing to some rupee stability.
  • The US dollar index traded at a weak level on Thursday, supporting dollar-rupee stability.
  • Crude oil prices remained elevated on Thursday, contributing to dollar demand from importers and foreign banks.
  • Indian rupee has been trading in the 85-86 range in recent sessions, with some volatility due to global market sentiment.

Sources:

  • Accord Fintech Pvt. Ltd. (www.acordfintech.com)
  • Contify.com (www.contify.com)

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