Rupee Recovers But Not Far From 68 Per Dollar: 10 Updates

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The rupee had breached the crucial 68 level yesterday and had closed at 68.07 per dollar. The rupee (INR)
today weakened to 68.13 against the US dollar (USD) at day's low before pulling back to 67.85
The rupee had breached the crucial 68 level yesterday and had closed at 68.07 per dollar, down 56 paise
Rising crude prices, outflows from domestic capital markets and a rising dollar has kept pressure on the rupee, with the rupee falling
nearly 6 per cent against the US dollar so far this year
Meanwhile, data released yesterday showed India's trade deficit slightly widened to $13.72 billion in April from $13.25 billion a year ago
The stock markets also struggled today amid uncertainty over government formation in Karnataka
The Sensexdown over 100 points.Here are 10 updates on dollar-rupee exchange rate (INR vs USD):1) With oil prices remaining at an elevated
level, the rupee could weaken further, say experts
The uncertainty over government formation in Karnataka has also hurt the sentiment.2) "With oil at the current elevated levels, only
sentiments were holding the rupee
Given the post-election uncertainty in Karnataka, fundamentals have again taken over and pushed the dollar to 68 levels
We are expecting dollar to move between 68.25-68.40 levels but upside could be to 67.80," Salil Datar, CEO and executive director, Essel
Finance VKC Forex.3) In global commodity markets, crude oil prices remained near multi-year highs amid concerns US sanctions on Iran may
restrict crude exports from a major producer
Brent crude oil was above $78 a barrel.4) India's trade deficit for 2017/18 fiscal year ending in March grew to $156.8 billion from
$105.72 billion in the previous year, mainly driven by a rising oil import bill - a growing concern for the Reserve Bank of India.5) The
dollar was today near five-month high against a group of major currencies, after strong US retail-sales data boosted expectations for
economic growth.6) A surge in benchmark 10-year US Treasury yield above 3 per cent also boosted the US dollar.7) The dollar index versus a
basket of six major peers added 0.1 per cent to 93.335, after rallying to 93.457 overnight, its highest since December 22.8) The upmove in
US dollar has been supported by the yield advantage the United States enjoys over other countries.9) "The dollar stands to benefit,
particularly against the euro, on higher Treasury yields," says a forex expert.10) Overnight, the US bond yield surged to a seven-year high
of 3.095 per cent after US consumer spending numbers.(With agency inputs)For the latest Election Results Live Updates from Karnataka log on
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