The Indian rupee has depreciated significantly this year and is expected to weaken further due to global conditions. Despite improvements in the current account deficit, ongoing foreign portfolio outflows create pressure on the currency. High crude oil prices continue to inflate the import bill, exacerbating the rupee’s depreciation. Recent interventions by the Reserve Bank of India aim to stabilize the currency amidst these pressures.
Oil Price Today (October 21): Crude oil crosses $110 amid Middle East supply concerns. What lies ahead?
Brent crude futures jumped more than $1 to trade at around $110 per barrel. WTI Crude futures also gained more than a dollar to trade