Rupee opens nearly 15 paise higher at 67.90 against dollar
The Indian rupee on Thursday strengthened for the second session against the US dollar, tracking the gains in the Asian currencies markets.
The home currency opened at 67.91 against the dollar. At 9.15am, the rupee was trading at 67.90 per dollar, up 0.20% from its previous close of 68.05. Since 1 April 2016 till date, rupee has fallen 3.1%.
Overnight, the US Federal Reserve minutes showed the central bank is concerned about a strengthening dollar, and that more fiscal stimulus could raise demand above sustainable levels, according to a Reuters report.
The dollar index, which measures the US currency’s strength against major currencies, was trading at 102.18, down 0.15% from its previous close of 102.70.
The home currency opened at 67.91 against the dollar. At 9.15am, the rupee was trading at 67.90 per dollar, up 0.20% from its previous close of 68.05. Since 1 April 2016 till date, rupee has fallen 3.1%.
Overnight, the US Federal Reserve minutes showed the central bank is concerned about a strengthening dollar, and that more fiscal stimulus could raise demand above sustainable levels, according to a Reuters report.
The dollar index, which measures the US currency’s strength against major currencies, was trading at 102.18, down 0.15% from its previous close of 102.70.
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