The greenback hit a 24-year high of 139.59 against the yen in early Asia trade, a gain of about 0.5% on the previous day’s close. Expectations for a 75-basis-point U.S. rate hike at next month’s Federal Reserve meeting are rising on the back of solid economic data, with Fed funds futures last pointing to a 73% chance of such an increase.
Sensex marginally lower in early trade, Nifty below 24,700; FMCG cos drag
The benchmark S&P BSE Sensex opened 47.34 points or 0.06% lower at 81,661.78, while the broader Nifty 50 index opened at 24,669.75, lower by 8.05