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Rupee poised to strengthen as traders anticipate larger Fed rate cut

The Indian rupee looks likely to gain momentum after media reports, including those from the Financial Times and Wall Street Journal, indicated that next week’s Federal Reserve decision might involve a larger-than-expected rate cut. The 1-month non-deliverable forward market is projecting the rupee to open at 83.92-83.94 against the U.S. dollar, an improvement from level of 83.9650. The shift in sentiment comes as traders had initially priced out the likelihood of a significant rate cut following U.S. employment and inflation reports for August. However, market probabilities for a 50-basis-point cut have surged to 40%, up from just 14% the day prior. This change in expectations occurred despite the August U.S. producer price index showing a slightly higher reading than anticipated, and jobless claims data aligning with forecasts. Read more to find out why will rupee strengthen.

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Disclaimer:

The Reserve Bank of India is likely to maintain its active intervention strategy to prevent sharp movements in the currency, keeping the rupee well-supported in the near term. Traders are advised to prioritize proper risk management to make well-informed trading decisions.

Publication date:

2024-09-17 10:24:15 (GMT)

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