Rupee hits new low of 84.88 against USD
New Indian ExpressThe rupee is expected to trade near 84.5 against the dollar by end December. A strong dollar continues to create a depreciating bias for currencies globally and is likely to sustain FPI outflows from Indian markets in the near term. As a result, the 10Y UST yield has surged by 71bps between October and November, while the dollar index has strengthened by 5.4%, reaching its highest level in a year,” said Rajani Sinha, Chief Economist, CareEdge Ratings. While high UST yields and a strong dollar have contributed to these outflows, other domestic factors have also been at play, such as muted corporate earnings and high valuations. “Going forward, it will be crucial to monitor the implementation of Trump’s policies and China’s response, as these will play a key role in shaping market dynamics,” said Sinha.