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Forex traders noted that rising crude oil prices and a strong U.S. dollar against major global currencies, driven by increased demand from importers at the month's end, exerted pressure on the local currency. Additionally, they mentioned that investor participation was subdued as they awaited cues from the upcoming domestic manufacturing PMI (Purchasing Managers' Index) figures to be released this week.

The Indian currency was pressured by a weak domestic equity market and a stronger US dollar against major global currencies, driven by increased month-end dollar demand from importers, according to forex traders.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) turned net sellers on Wednesday, adding further pressure on the domestic currency against the dollar, according to forex experts. In the interbank foreign exchange market, the local unit opened at 83.66, down 8 paise from the previous close of 83.58 against the American currency.

Forex traders noted that the US dollar weakened against major currencies following a sharp drop in consumer confidence, which fell to 98.7 from 105.6 in August, the largest decline in three years. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 83.59 against the dollar, then rose to 83.54, gaining 10 paise from its previous close.

Falling crude oil prices provided support to the Indian currency, though it was partially weighed down by foreign fund outflows, according to forex traders. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 83.63 and strengthened to 83.56 against the US dollar, trading 9 paise higher than its previous close.

Forex traders noted that market participants are awaiting the US Fed's policy announcement on Wednesday, where a rate cut is expected, though its size remains uncertain. They also mentioned that the rupee remains stable within a defined range due to active intervention by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

Forex traders noted that the rupee remains in a tight range, with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) keeping a strong hold on the domestic currency. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 83.92 and edged up to 83.91, marking a 5 paise increase from its previous close.

Forex traders noted that the rupee remains stable within a narrow range due to active intervention by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). In the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 83.97 against the US dollar, up by 2 paise from its previous close.

Forex traders noted that gains in the rupee were limited by rising international crude oil prices, a decline in domestic equity markets, and foreign capital outflows. On the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened 1 paisa higher at 83.96 against the dollar, following a 4 paisa increase to 83.97 on Thursday.

The dollar index, measuring the greenback's strength against six major currencies, fell 0.14% to 101.67. Meanwhile, Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, dropped 0.62% to 73.29 in futures trading.

Forex traders noted that the market is awaiting the US GDP and Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) inflation data. These data points are crucial as they could influence the Federal Reserve's decision on whether to implement a 25 or 50 basis point rate cut at its September meeting.

Forex traders noted that, from a macroeconomic perspective, the rupee's downside seems well-contained, with the 84 level serving as critical support, likely due to anticipated RBI intervention to curb further depreciation. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 83.94, then weakened slightly to 83.95, marking a 2 paise loss from its previous close.

Forex traders noted that the recent drop in oil prices, now around USD 77 per barrel, is a major boost for the rupee due to India's high oil import costs. In the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 83.93, strengthened to 83.88, marking a 5 paise increase from its previous close.

Forex traders noted that a weak American dollar and lower crude prices helped support the rupee, preventing a sharper decline. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened lower at 83.79 and further weakened to 83.84 against the dollar, down 7 paise from the previous day's close of 83.77.

Forex traders noted that the weakening of the American currency in global markets and falling crude oil prices boosted investor sentiment. On the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 83.88 against the dollar, then strengthened to 83.84, marking an 11 paise gain from its previous close.

Forex traders noted that positive sentiment in both domestic and global equity markets, coupled with a weak American currency, supported the rupee. On the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 83.93 and traded at its previous session's closing level of 83.94 against the dollar.

Forex traders noted that the US dollar weakened against major currencies following a softer-than-expected US Producer Price Index (PPI) report, making the Dollar Index susceptible to further correction. In the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 83.90 against the dollar, gaining 7 paise from its previous close.

Forex traders noted that the 84.00 level is serving as a psychological resistance for the USD/INR pair. Market participants are also waiting for cues from the Indian CPI inflation and IIP data, which are set to be released later today.

Opens at 83.95 against the greenback, touches 83.89

At the interbank foreign exchange market, the local unit opened at 83.86 but soon pared its gains to trade at 83.92, unchanged from its previous close. On Tuesday, the rupee recovered from its all-time low and settled 17 paise higher at 83.92 against the US dollar.