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Indian Rupee Strengthens Amid Anticipation of Federal Reserve Rate Cuts

Investors await Jerome Powell's remarks, with potential implications for future rate adjustments and currency performance.

  • The rupee closed at 83.89 against the US dollar, showing slight improvement from the previous session.
  • Most Asian currencies also saw gains, contributing to the rupee's positive movement.
  • Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's upcoming comments are expected to clarify the extent of anticipated rate cuts.
  • High demand for the dollar by local importers and outflows from Indian equities have limited the rupee's gains.
  • Overseas investors have withdrawn $2.1 billion from Indian stocks in August, affecting market dynamics.
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