Rupee Falls 19 Paise At Open To 95.45 Against U.S. Dollar

The Indian rupee opened 19 paise lower at 95.45 against the U.S. dollar on June 3, extending losses for a second straight session. The domestic currency had settled at 95.27 in the previous session.

The weakness in the rupee came amid firm crude oil prices and cautious global market sentiment. Brent crude traded near $97 per barrel after renewed tensions in West Asia raised concerns over energy supplies, keeping commodity markets on edge.

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The currency movement also coincides with the start of the Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting on June 3. The central bank is scheduled to announce its policy decision on June 5, with market participants closely tracking developments related to inflation, economic growth and external sector conditions.

Asian Currencies Trade Mixed

Asian currencies showed a mixed trend against the U.S. dollar during early trade. The Indonesian rupiah led gains with an appreciation of 0.427%. The South Korean won rose 0.057%, while the Thai baht gained 0.040%. The Singapore dollar advanced 0.016%, and the Taiwan dollar edged up 0.006%.

Among the laggards, the Japanese yen and Chinese renminbi each slipped 0.006%, while the Philippine peso declined 0.018%.

Dollar Remains Steady

The U.S. dollar maintained its stability in the international markets as investors considered political news and looked out for important economic releases in the United States.

Investors are considering the upcoming economic indicators for indications about future interest rate changes in the United States. The monetary policy expectations of investors have been affecting the exchange rates in many countries, especially developing countries.

Meanwhile, geopolitical events in West Asia were also on the radar. Reports of a limited ceasefire involving Lebanon and Israel provided some relief, although broader regional tensions continued to support demand for safe-haven assets.

Focus Shifts To RBI Policy Outcome

The RBI’s policy review remains the key domestic event for financial markets this week. Apart from the interest rate decision, investors will closely watch the central bank’s assessment of inflation, growth prospects and global risks.

Currency markets are expected to remain sensitive to movements in crude oil prices, global dollar trends and policy signals from major central banks. The RBI’s commentary later this week could offer additional direction for the rupee and broader financial markets.