Indian rupee depreciates against US dollar

05 Aug 2024 Evaluate

Indian rupee depreciated against the US dollar on Monday following a sell-off in broader global markets amid rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and worries over recession in the US. Sentiments got hit after India’s services sector growth eased during the month of July as higher wage and material costs continued to push up business expenses, with the overall rate of inflation quickening from June. According to the survey report, the seasonally adjusted HSBC India Services PMI Business Activity Index eased to 60.3 in July from 60.5 in June. Further, the HSBC India Composite PMI Output Index -- which measures both manufacturing and services -- also fell to 60.7 in July as against 60.9 in June. On the global front, Japanese yen surged against the dollar on Monday as traders aggressively unwound carry trades after a slew of economic data last week raised the prospect of a U.S. economic downturn and bigger rate cuts from the Federal Reserve.

Finally, the rupee ended at 84.09 (Provisional), weaker by 37 paise from its previous close of 83.72 on Friday. The currency touched a high and low of 84.09 and 83.76 respectively.

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