The Indian rupee has kicked off the day on a strong note, appreciating by 39 paise against the US dollar, opening at 84.09. This marks a significant increase, as the rupee surged by 0.85% to reach 83.78, the most robust position in the last seven months. The currency market is buzzing with activity, driven by factors that indicate a shift in the dynamics of foreign currency trading.
Factors Behind the Rupee’s Strength
According to Abhishek Goenka, the founder and CEO of India Forex Asset Management, the boost in the rupee’s value can be attributed to aggressive selling of dollars by foreign portfolio investors (FPIs). This selling pressure has allowed the USD/INR pair to breach the recent low of 84.95, triggering a series of stop-loss orders.
- Key Observations:
- The RBI appears to be adopting a less interventionist stance in the currency market.
- Goenka noted, "The volatility we are witnessing today is a notable shift under the new RBI regime. The intraday trading range, which used to hover around 5-10 paise, has now expanded to 30-60 paise, suggesting that the RBI is more open to allowing the rupee to fluctuate."
Market Trends and Future Outlook
In addition to the rupee’s performance, the US dollar has experienced a slight decline of 0.25%, settling at 99.81. Meanwhile, Brent Crude oil prices have managed to recover from a prolonged downturn, rising by 0.49% to 62.62 as of 9:10 a.m. on Friday.
- Predicted Trading Range:
- Expect a trading range for the day between 84.45 and 84.80 as indicated by market analysts.
The current trends in currency trading reflect a dynamic environment where the Indian rupee is gaining strength, and the market is keenly observing how these changes could impact the broader economic landscape. With the Indian economy on an upward trajectory, the coming days may reveal further developments in this space.
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