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Brent above $91 and RBI's early closure of a forex-swap facility pushed the rupee to 95.68. One trader sees the central bank allowing further depreciation.

The EU's 21st Russia sanctions package lets it block entire countries from crypto transactions if they systematically aid sanctions evasion. The mechanism is live; the target list is empty.

WTI crude closed at $84.96, Brent at $92.81 as only three vessels crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday. Technical breakouts target $100 if shipping squeeze persists.