Rupee crashes 27 paise to hit all-time low of 86. 31 against US dollar in early trade
New Indian ExpressMUMBAI: The rupee has made one of its worst opening sessions on Monday, plumbing past the 86 level, losing as many as 27 paise to touch 86.31, after a blowout US jobs report has left the market believing that the likelihood of the Federal Reserve leaving the rates high for longer than expected. Forex traders told the TNIE that a surge in crude prices, persistent foreign capital outflows, and a negative trend in the domestic equity markets also added pressure on the rupee. US employers added 2,56,000 jobs last month, compared to the 1,60,000 jobs expected, while the unemployment rate unexpectedly dipped to 4.1 per cent in the world’s largest economy. Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, rose 1.44 per cent, reaching USD 80.91/barrel in futures trade, adding to the inflationary pressures on the rupee.