Weekly Rupee View: Poised for further gains
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- ✓The rupee appreciated 81 paise against the dollar, closing at 93.94 on Monday.
- ✓A sharp fall in crude oil prices and strong foreign inflows supported this gain.
- ✓Easing geopolitical tensions helped the currency break out of its recent range.
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- India Economy
Sharp fall in crude prices and strong foreign inflows support further appreciation
The rupee appreciated 81 paise against the dollar over the past week, closing at 93.94 on Monday. The local currency was supported by a sharp decline in crude oil prices and improving foreign portfolio inflows.
Easing geopolitical tensions have provided significant relief to the rupee. The US-Iran conflict appears to be moving towards de-escalation, with diplomatic negotiations expected to continue. The reduced risk of further military escalation has helped ease concerns over crude oil supplies.
Consequently, oil prices have corrected sharply. Brent crude futures tumbled about 13 per cent last week and have declined nearly 8 per cent so far this week. The fall in oil prices is positive for the rupee, given India's dependence on crude imports.
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