Rupee sinks to two-month low amid FPI selling and rising US yields

The Indian rupee has fallen to a two-month low against the US dollar due to foreign investors selling their investments in India. This selling pressure, combined with rising US bond yields, has increased demand for the US dollar, making it more expensive for Indians to buy. As a result, the rupee has surpassed the 96-level twice in three days, indicating intense market pressure. This decline in the rupee could have negative implications for India's economy, particularly for importers who will have to pay more for foreign goods.

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Foreign portfolio investors are selling off their investments in India, and rising US yields are making Indian assets less attractive. This is leading to a decline in the value of the Indian rupee against the US dollar.

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