Indian rupee hits two-month low amid rising oil and bond yields

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The Indian rupee experienced significant volatility, hitting a two-month low of 96.3150 against the U.S. dollar. This decline was driven by a combination of rising global bond yields, surging crude oil prices, and continued outflows from foreign portfolio investors.

While the rupee faced downward pressure, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) actively intervened through state-run banks to manage the exchange rate and prevent excessive depreciation. Additionally, the RBI's net short dollar position in forward contracts reached a record $200.06 billion by the end of August, largely due to its use of swap facilities to manage liquidity.

Global economic factors also played a role. The benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury yield rose to 5.34 percent, and Brent crude oil prices climbed above $100 per barrel. Conversely, a reduction in expectations for a Federal Reserve rate hike provided some relief to the currency landscape.

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[○ 1 SOURCE] The rupee closed 0.5 percent lower at 96.3150 against the U.S. dollar. southasiandaily.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Traders expect the rupee to open between 95.94 and 95.99 per dollar. thesentimes.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Reserve Bank of India’s net short dollar position in forward contracts reached $200.06 billion by the end of August. coinedition.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Odds for a Federal Reserve rate hike fell from nearly 70% to 44%. thesentimes.com
[DISPUTED] Brent crude oil prices rose above $100 per barrel. southasiandaily.com · www.hindimilap.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury yield reached 5.34 percent. southasiandaily.com