Rupee Hits Record Low Amid Global Currency Pressures
The Indian rupee falls to an all-time low against the US dollar, influenced by foreign fund outflows and US election results.
- The rupee dropped to a record low of 84.38 against the US dollar, with further pressure expected due to persistent foreign fund outflows.
- Donald Trump's US presidential election victory has intensified fears of higher tariffs, impacting Asian currencies, including the rupee.
- The Reserve Bank of India is prepared to allow the rupee to weaken further in line with the Chinese yuan to maintain trade competitiveness.
- India's foreign exchange reserves have declined to a two-month low of $682.13 billion as of November 1, partly due to RBI's interventions.
- Analysts predict the rupee could breach 85 to the dollar within the next year, reflecting ongoing volatility in global currency markets.