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Rupee Strengthens to 89.92 per Dollar in Early Trade

A softer greenback alongside cheaper Brent crude lifted the currency.

Overview

  • The rupee traded at 89.92 after opening at 90.20, up 26 paise from Tuesday’s 90.18 close.
  • The dollar index edged lower to 98.52, pointing to a slightly weaker U.S. currency.
  • Brent crude futures slipped to about $60.06 a barrel, easing energy import pressures.
  • Domestic equities fell in early trade, with the Sensex at 84,909.30 and the Nifty at 26,128.90.
  • Traders flagged exporter selling on rallies and importer buying on dips, according to Finrex’s Anil Kumar Bhansali.