RBI Likely Selling U.S. Dollars to Support Rupee Amid Fed Rate Cut Expectations
In a move to prevent the rupee from weakening past the key psychological level of 84, the Reserve Bank of India was reportedly selling U.S. dollars on Thursday, according to four traders who spoke to Reuters. The rupee was trading at 83.9675 per U.S. dollar, slightly higher than the previous session.
Despite positive cues from Asia, the rupee has not seen much relief and may require intervention from the RBI, as suggested by a currency trader at a mid-sized private sector bank. Other Asian currencies were trading higher on Thursday, with expectations of a significant rate cut by the Federal Reserve at its upcoming meeting.
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For investors and individuals tracking the currency markets, the actions of central banks like the RBI can have a direct impact on the value of their holdings and the cost of imports. Keeping an eye on such interventions and global market trends can help in making informed decisions regarding foreign exchange transactions and investments.
