Rupee appreciates against dollar on Friday

16 Feb 2024 Evaluate

Indian rupee ended higher against the U.S. dollar on Friday amid positive sentiment in the domestic equity markets and softening crude oil prices. Traders got encouragement as commerce ministry in its latest data has said that India’s merchandise exports rose to a three-month high of 3.12 per cent to $36.92 billion in January 2024 as compared to $35.80 billion in January 2023 despite global uncertainties including the Red Sea crisis. In contrast, imports also rose by about 3 per cent to $54.41 billion in January 2024 as compared to $52.83 billion in January 2023. On the global front, dollar firmed on Friday after two days of declines but was still on track for its fifth straight weekly gain as investors scaled back expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts, while the yen was anchored around the key 150 per dollar level. The dollar had come under pressure after mixed U.S. data, with retail sales falling more than expected in January, while a separate report underscored labour market tightness. 

Finally, the rupee ended at 83.01 (Provisional), stronger by 4 paise from its previous close of 83.05 on Thursday. The currency touched a high and low of 83.03 and 83.00 respectively.

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