The Indian rupee appreciated by 16 paise to 85.41 against the US dollar in early Monday trade (May 19), driven by a weak dollar, strong foreign fund inflows, and falling crude prices. Market remained cautious due to Moody’s downgrade of US rating and global uncertainties.
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- Rupee opens at 85.43, rises to 85.41 vs dollar
- Gains 16 paise from last close of 85.57
- Support from weak dollar index (down 0.28% to 100.81)
- Brent crude down 0.43% to $65.13/barrel; easing import pressure
- FIIs net buyers, invested ₹8,831 crore in equities on Friday
- RBI forex reserves up $4.55 bn to $690.6 bn (May 9 week)
- Previous week’s reserves dropped by $2.06 bn
- Moody’s downgrades US investment grade rating
- Market cautious; rupee touched 85.61 intraday low
- Rupee expected to trade between 85.00–85.80 range




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