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Rupee stabilises on U.S. dollar weakness and hedging by importers

The Indian rupee (Symbol: USDINR) is expected to stabilise marking its best day in almost two months, as the U.S. dollar experienced a broad decline. The U.S. dollar index (Symbol: USDX), which measures the greenback against a basket of major currencies, remains near its lowest level this year, adding pressure on the dollar. This recent decline in the dollar lacks a clear trigger, which raises concerns about the sustainability of the greenback’s weakness. This unmotivated dollar sell-off could suggest that market participants are beginning to unwind their long dollar positions against the rupee, providing some relief to the Indian currency. Read more to find out why the USDINR Indian rupee stabilises here.

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Disclaimer:

Traders should be mindful of potential volatility surrounding Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s comments and any shifts in the RBI’s intervention strategy. Importers’ hedging activities are likely to create resistance to any significant rupee appreciation, making it crucial for traders to stay nimble and closely monitor market developments.

Publication date:

2024-08-24 14:37:42 (GMT)

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