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Rupee slides to eight-week low as Middle East tensions, oil weigh on sentiment
The rupee slid to an eight-week low as Middle East tensions and surging oil prices weighed on sentiment. The currency's decline comes as the RBI monitors the spot market for potential intervention.
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The rupee fell to its weakest level in eight weeks, pressured by escalating Middle East tensions and a surge in crude oil prices. The currency declined against the dollar, extending a losing streak that began after the geopolitical flare-up. Higher oil prices raise India's import bill and fuel inflation expectations, which typically weigh on the rupee. The dollar index also strengthened, adding to the pressure.
The rupee's slide comes as the Reserve Bank of India monitors the spot market. Traders said the RBI has been smoothing the rupee's depreciation rather than defending a specific level. The next key trigger will be any diplomatic developments in the Middle East and crude oil price movements. For broader context, see AlphaScala's forex market analysis.