In recent news, the Indian rupee has shown some signs of recovery, appreciating 10 paise to close at 85.03 against the US dollar. This comes after the rupee hit an all-time low of 85.13 on Thursday. The recovery is attributed to the softening of the US dollar index and a potential intervention by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
Despite this temporary recovery, forex traders expect the rupee to remain under pressure due to significant dollar demand. The Dollar Index (DXY) is predicted to stay elevated, with resistance near the 110 level in the near-term, as the Federal Reserve’s rate cut may not be as significant as initially anticipated.
Looking ahead, factors such as FII outflows and overall strength in the US dollar could continue to weigh on the rupee. However, intervention by the RBI or a further decline in crude oil prices could provide some support.
In the global market, the dollar index is trading lower, while Brent crude oil prices have fallen. The domestic equity market has also seen a decline, with the Sensex and Nifty closing lower.
Overall, while the rupee has shown some signs of recovery, it remains vulnerable to external factors such as Fed policy and global economic conditions. Traders will closely monitor these developments to gauge the future direction of the rupee.