The Indian rupee strengthened for the fifth consecutive session, closing at 94.33 against the dollar. This gain to a six-week high was supported by Brent crude oil prices falling below $78 per barrel and the unwinding of long dollar positions. The Reserve Bank of India intervened to absorb dollars as the rupee reached an intraday high.
Global Market Today: Asian stocks hit record highs, oil heads for weekly loss
Asian stocks reached a record high, fueled by optimism that the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz will normalize oil flows and ease inflation. This