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Rising US yields and oil prices test rupee defense
Original: Rising US yields, oil headwinds put RBI's rupee 96 buffer to the test
India's rupee is coming under renewed pressure as rising US Treasury yields and elevated oil prices strain the country's external balance. The Reserve Bank of India is reportedly defending the currency near the 96-per-dollar level, testing the central bank's reserves and its willingness to hold the line. Analysts are watching whether sustained dollar strength and India's import bill will force a shift in the RBI's currency stance.
Why now: Fresh dollar strength and oil headwinds are raising concerns about the sustainability of the RBI's rupee defense.
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