Rupee falls 14 paise to 86.57 against U.S. dollar in early trade
The Hindu
Rupee depreciates against US dollar due to geopolitical uncertainties, risk-off sentiments, and elevated crude oil prices.
The rupee depreciated 14 paise to 86.57 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on Thursday (June 19, 2025), as safe-haven demand amid prevailing risk-off sentiments pushed the dollar index higher.
Forex traders said geopolitical uncertainties, prevailing risk-off sentiments, and elevated crude oil prices collectively pressured the local currency, while robust dollar demand from oil importers dented investment sentiments further.
At the interbank foreign exchange, the domestic unit opened at 86.54 against the greenback, then touched an early high of 86.49 and a low of 86.57 against the greenback in initial trade.
On Wednesday (June 18, 2025), the rupee depreciated 9 paise to close at 86.43 against the U.S. dollar.
"As uncertainty grips the market, the rupee could remain on the weak side in the days to come. For the day, the range is expected between 86.25/75 as we await happenings in the Middle East, as also on the trade front," said Anil Kumar Bhansali, head of treasury and executive director, Finrex Treasury Advisors LLP.
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"The signals from FED were mixed as they retained projections for 2 quarter-point rate cuts this year," Mr. Bhansali said.
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