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Dollar Pullback Supports Indian Rupee Amid Weak Risk Appetite

Dollar Pullback Supports Indian Rupee Amid Weak Risk Appetite

The Indian rupee is expected to open largely unchanged on Wednesday, remaining below the 84 mark due to weak risk appetite and a slight pullback in the U.S. dollar.

Current Market Overview

The one-month non-deliverable forward indicates that the rupee will open at 84.04-84.05 against the U.S. dollar, compared to 84.0375 in the previous session. On Tuesday, the local currency experienced a minor relief, aided by dollar sell orders from public sector banks, likely on behalf of the central bank.

Typically, a drop past a significant level, especially one held for an extended period, can lead to increased volatility and further losses. However, this has not been the case for the rupee, which has remained relatively stable near the 84 mark after slipping below that level last Friday.

A complete lack of follow-through after breaking past 84 further reinforces the low-volatility environment we're experiencing," commented a currency trader at a bank.

Dollar Retreats and Market Reactions to the Indian Rupee

The dollar index saw a slight decline, retreating from two-month highs. Asian currencies moved higher, supported by a drop in U.S. Treasury yields. A weak reading of manufacturing activity in New York State, coupled with a decline in U.S. equities, prompted investors to purchase U.S. Treasuries.

Asian equities followed Wall Street lower, which closed down on Tuesday as chip stocks fell and the energy sector dropped along with oil prices.

Rate Cut Expectations for the U.S. Federal Reserve and Its Impact on the Indian Rupee

Investors are now nearly certain that the U.S. Federal Reserve will implement a 25-basis-point rate cut at its next meeting, down from the 50 basis points in September. Atlanta Federal Reserve President Raphael Bostic indicated he anticipates only one more interest rate reduction of 25 basis points this year, while investors are pricing in two rate cuts of 25 basis points each.

Key Indicators:

  • One-month non-deliverable rupee forward: 84.16; onshore one-month forward premium at 11 paise
  • Dollar index: down at 103.18
  • Brent crude futures: up 0.2% at $74.4 per barrel
  • Ten-year U.S. note yield: at 4.03%
  • Foreign investment data: As per NSDL, foreign investors sold a net $423.2 million worth of Indian shares on Oct. 14, and a net $27.9 million in Indian bonds on the same day.

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Dollar Pullback Supports Indian Rupee Amid Weak Risk Appetite

The Indian rupee is expected to remain stable as the dollar pulls back, influenced by weak risk appetite and potential interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve.

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David Wilson
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David Wilson has extensive experience in currency and commodities trading. He began his career in metal sales and trading at Societe Generale in London. He went on to work as a senior analyst within the FX industry where he developed and refined his own trading and risk management strategies. Having a solid understanding of market dynamics, he founded his own research and asset management services and works with FIXIO to provide timely market commentary on the global financial markets.

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