So, what cracked the rupee to a 27-month low? Find out here

The Indian rupee on Monday fell by 21 paise to crack the 67-mark and end at a 27-month low against the United States dollar.

Zee Media Bureau

New Delhi: The Indian rupee on Monday fell by 21 paise to crack the 67-mark and end at a 27-month low against the United States dollar.

Interestingly, the Sensex rebound from a 3-month low gaining 106 points. So, what when wrong with the rupee?

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Here are some of the reasons by the rupee cracked against the US dollar.

  • Uncertainties over an impending Fed rate hike which is likely to meet this week
  • High demand for US dollar at the Forex market
  • Concerns related to capital outflows in the aftermath of the first interest rate hike by the Fed
  • Dollar trading higher against other major currencies in the global market
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