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The rupee was at 82.78 per dollar by 10:05 a.m. IST, having firmed up to 82.75. The currency closed at 82.8575 on Wednesday
The domestic currency has depreciated over 10% against the greenback so far this year
The domestic unit settled at 82.54 to the dollar on Monday, from 82.28 at previous close. So far in 2022, the Indian currency has shed 9.9% against the greenback
Reserves rise for 4th straight week on revaluation, likely RBI dollar purchases
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The U.S. dollar index, which measures the currency against six major peers, was at 105.24, steady after Monday's 0.7% rally, its biggest since Nov. 21
Domestic unit has shed over 9% versus the greenback so far in 2022; latest weakness came despite softer dollar index and strength in Asian currencies, led by a firm Chinese yuan
Fall in US dollar index seen providing revaluation boost to RBI reserves
The dollar index, which measures the currency against six major peers including the yen and euro, fell 0.2% to 104.47, having earlier touched its lowest level since June 29 at 104.36
The rupee closed at 81.43 per US dollar on Wednesday as against 81.72 per dollar on Tuesday
The latest data marks the first time since May that the RBI's reserves have risen for two consecutive weeks
Spot gold gained 0.2% to $1,758.41 per ounce by 0223 GMT, and was up 0.5% so far this week. U.S. gold futures rose 0.7% to $1,758.30
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The rupee depreciated 6 paise to close at 81.70 (provisional) against the US dollar on Friday amid a lacklustre trend in domestic equities and firming crude oil prices. However, a weak dollar in the overseas market and fresh foreign capital inflows restricted the loss, forex traders said. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the local unit opened up at 81.59 and later erased all its early gains. During the session, it witnessed a high of 81.52 and a low of 81.78. The domestic unit finally settled at 81.70 against the American currency, registering a fall of 6 paise over its previous close of 81.64. Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, declined 0.28 per cent to 106.39. Global oil benchmark Brent crude futures rose 0.36 per cent to USD 90.10 per barrel. On the domestic equity market front, the 30-share BSE Sensex fell 87.12 points or 0.14 per cent to end at 61,663.48, while the broader NSE Nifty declined 36.25 p
The rupee settled at 81.65 per US dollar on Thursday as against 81.31 per dollar at previous close
The euro was down 0.33% against the dollar at $1.036 at 1045 GMT, after hitting its highest level since July at $1.048 on Tuesday
But gold could drift higher into year-end if the dollar remains weak overall and yields continue to drift lower
Wider October trade deficit, contraction in exports drag down rupee
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