Rupee strengthens against US dollar on Thursday

16 Jun 2022 Evaluate

Indian rupee strengthened against the US dollar on Thursday after the market digested the US Federal's decision to raise interest rate by 75 basis points, the biggest rate hike since 1994. The Fed signaled more increases are on the way as it tries to tackle the worst inflation that is running at a 40-year high. Besides, weakness in the American currency at overseas market also supported rupee sentiments. Although, elevated crude oil prices and persistent foreign capital outflows capped the appreciation bias of the rupee. Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) were net sellers in the capital market as they offloaded shares worth Rs 3,531.15 crore on Wednesday, exchange data showed. Revised trade data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry showed India's May trade deficit ballooned to a record $24.29 billion, pushed up by a surge in imports that rose 62.83% year-on-year to $63.22 billion, while exports rose 20.55% to $38.94 billion.

The partially convertible currency is currently trading at 78.08, stronger by 14 paise from its previous close of 78.22 on Wednesday. The currency touched a high and low of 78.0950 and 78.0050 respectively.

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