Rupee weakens against US dollar on Friday

17 May 2019 Evaluate

Indian rupee weakened against the US dollar on Friday as crude oil extended its gains as a flare-up in tension in the Middle East took precedence over an escalating trade war between the US and China, the two largest economies. Besides, foreign fund outflows also kept pressure on the Indian rupee. Meanwhile, traders also exercised caution ahead of exit poll for the current Lok Sabha elections due on May 19 and final results on May 23. Though, a positive opening in domestic equities supported the local unit and restricted the fall. On the global front, the dollar held near a two-week high against its peers on robust US housing data and a weekly jobless claims report which pointed to sustained labour market strength in the world’s biggest economy.

The partially convertible currency is currently trading at 70.21, weaker by 18 paise from its previous close of 70.03 on Thursday. The currency touched a high and low of 70.3200 and 70.1600 respectively. The reference rate for the dollar stood at 70.20 and for Euro stood at 78.68 on May 15, 2019. While the reference rate for the Yen stood at 64.01, the reference rate for the Great Britain Pound (GBP) stood at 90.63.

 

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