Rupee hits all-time low of 86/USD for first time. Will it decline further?
India TodayThe Indian rupee plunged to an all-time low, breaching the 86 mark against the US dollar on Monday. The sharp decline came after a stronger-than-expected US jobs report, which further strengthened the dollar and pressured emerging market currencies, including the rupee. STRONG US DATA, LOWER FED RATE CUT HOPES The US nonfarm payrolls data revealed that 256,000 jobs were added last month, far exceeding expectations of 160,000. Concerns over US monetary policy and uncertainty surrounding US President-elect Donald Trump's planned policies have led to increased bearish bets on the rupee. Brad Bechtel, global head of foreign exchange at Jefferies, told news agency Reuters that the rupee's continued depreciation aligned with its real effective exchange rate.