Rupee Hits Lifetime Low: The Indian Rupee hit a lifetime low level of 80.43 on Thursday after US Fed’s decision to hike interest rate by 75 basis points yet again. The domestic currency opened at a record low of 80.2850 per US dollar, down from the previous close of 79.97.
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Rupee Down 15 Paise To All-Time Low Of 79.60 Against US Dollar
The rupee declined 15 paise to close at a new lifetime low of 79.60 (provisional) against the US dollar on Tuesday as a strong greenback overseas and weakness in domestic equities continued to weigh on investor sentiments.
Rupee likely to Depreciate Further to 78 Against US Dollar in 2019
Gold Silver Reports (GSR) – Annual Commodity and Currency Report 2019, this is expected to be a “mixed year” for the commodities and currencies market and the rupee may depreciate further on account of twin deficits.
The Value of $1 in Indian Rupee (₹) History – Gold Silver Reports
As we can see, there has been a clear upward trend in the Dollar value, set against INR. The question becomes why. Why is the value of Indian Rupee continuously depreciating, reaching its lowest ever?
Reasons For The Rupee’s Fall – Gold Silver Reports
Reasons for the rupee’s fall
Global crude oil prices have been on a steady ascent, straining India’s finances. In October, brent crude oil prices breached the $85-per-barrel level for the first time in over four years. There are concerns that the $100-level may not be too far.