Rupee Rises 26 Paise to 89.92 Against US Dollar in Early Trade

In early trade on Wednesday, the rupee gained 26 paise to reach 89.92, indicating a little increase versus the US dollar. This resulted from declining crude oil prices and a weaker currency internationally. Tuesday marked the conclusion of the currency’s four-day fall with upward movement.

Rupee Strengthens Against US Dollar in Early Trade

The rupee began the day at 90.20 and continued to strengthen at the interbank foreign exchange rate. This comes after it gained 12 paise versus the US dollar on Tuesday, closing at 90.18.

According to PTI, Anil Kumar Bhansali of Finrex Treasury Advisors LLP said, “The rupee opened stronger even as (US President) Donald Trump continues to threaten India with further tariffs.” While importers will purchase the dips and more if the decline is around 90 for the dollar, exporters are anticipated to continue selling at the peak of the day on a cash or spot basis.”

Expert View on Rupee Movement and Trade Pressure

The dollar index fell 0.05 percent to 98.52, indicating a little dip in the dollar’s strength relative to other major currencies. Brent crude futures traded 1.05 percent down at $60.06 per barrel, reflecting a decline in global oil prices.

Indian stock markets, however, saw a downturn. In early trade, the Nifty dropped 42.35 points to 26,128.90 while the Sensex slid 169.64 points to 84,909.30. On Tuesday, foreign investors removed equities valued at Rs 107.63 crore, continuing their trend of selling.

Global Cues and Equity Market Reaction

Asian weakness and dollar demand at the RBI reference rate cause the rupee to decline.

Following its Asian counterparts and under pressure from dollar demand around the Reserve Bank of India’s reference rate, the Indian rupee saw a little decline on Monday.

Asian Market Influence and RBI Reference Rate

The rupee finished Friday at 90.2775 to the dollar, down from 90.1975. The currency had its fourth consecutive decline while trading in a small range of 10 paisa. After reaching their lowest point on Friday, dollar/rupee forward premiums increased.

The daily benchmark for contract settlement, the RBI reference rate, often draws focused dollar buying or selling. According to dealers, the rupee’s decline is a reflection of underlying demand for dollars in the wake of the RBI’s intervention, which caused the currency to rebound last week.

RBI Intervention and Dollar Demand

The currency remained on the defensive due to regular corporate dollar purchases and a dearth of offers from exporters, according to traders. The pull was increased by the weakness of regional peers like the Philippine peso and Malaysian ringgit.

At the beginning of the first full trading week of the year, Asian equities rose with AI-related topics in focus, while oil prices fell due to the belief that U.S. military action in Venezuela would not likely disrupt a well-supplied energy market.

Due to trade-related uncertainties, particularly worries about the lack of a U.S.-India trade agreement and tariff rhetoric associated with India’s imports of Russian oil, wider market mood in India is still cautious.

Due of India’s imports of Russian oil, U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose greater taxes. In retaliation for its significant purchases of Russian energy, the United States increased import taxes on Indian products to 50% last year.

In order to damage any speculative shorts, ICICI Securities Primary Dealership thinks that the central bank may once again be extremely tolerant of a significant bounce in the currency if it begins to happen. However, it recognizes the possibility that the rupee may continue to decline until a trade agreement with the United States is struck and foreign inflows start up again.

Gold, silver decline in profit-booking, and strength of the dollar

A higher dollar affected sentiment across the precious metals complex, as gold and silver fell on Wednesday as investors booked gains after a recent surge.

ESSENTIALS

* At 0205 GMT, spot gold fell 0.7% to $4,466.19 per ounce. On December 26, bullion reached a record high of $4,549.71.

* At $4,477.30, U.S. gold futures for February delivery were down 0.4%.

* Ahead of a plethora of U.S. economic data, the dollar held tight ranges, close to a two-week high, making assets priced in dollars more costly for holders of other currencies.

* Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran, whose tenure at the U.S. central bank expires later this month, said on Tuesday that significant interest rate reduction in the United States are required this year to maintain economic growth.

* Investors anticipate that the Fed will lower interest rates at least twice this year, and they are looking to Friday’s non-farm employment statistics for more hints.

* President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that Caracas and Washington have reached an agreement to export up to $2 billion worth of Venezuelan crude to the United States. This move would divert supplies from China in the wake of what Venezuelan officials have described as the kidnapping of former president Nicolás Maduro.

* When interest rates are low and there is economic or geopolitical uncertainty, non-yielding assets often do well.
* After reaching an all-time high of $83.62 on December 29, spot silver fell 1.2% to $80.34 per ounce. In what was its biggest year ever, silver finished the year with yearly gains of 147%, much surpassing gold.

* After hitting an all-time high of $2,478.50 on Monday, spot platinum was down 2.9% at $2,373.0 per ounce. It reached a one-week high earlier in the session after rising more than 5%.

* At $1,777.22 an ounce, palladium dropped 2.5%. EVENTS/DATA (GMT) 0030 Japan S&P Global SVC PMI Final SA Dec 0855 Japan S&P Global Comp Op Final SA Dec 0030 Unemployment Chg SA Dec 0855 in Germany Germany SA unemployment rate as of December 0930 UK S&P Global PMI: MSC Composite-Output December 1000 EU HCIP Flash YY December 1000 EU HICP-X F, E, A, and T Flash MM December 1500 US Factory Orders MM October 1500 US ISM N-Mfg PMI December

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Conclusion:

The Indian rupee showed early strength against the US dollar, supported by softer crude oil prices and a weaker dollar index, though broader market sentiment remains cautious due to global trade uncertainties, foreign fund outflows, and geopolitical factors. Movements in commodities and upcoming economic data are likely to continue influencing currency and market trends.

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