The Indian rupee continues to lose value. Yet, economists believe it is still overvalued based on the real effective exchange rate (REER). Since November, the rupee has fallen about 2 percent. Experts expect the rupee to stay under pressure until clarity on Donald Trump’s policy decisions. Inflation trends will also affect the rupee’s valuation.
Rupee declines first time in eight sessions as Brent oil prices rise above $112
On Thursday, the Indian rupee declined for the first time in eight trading sessions. This occurred even amid foreign portfolio investment inflows for the Jio