The Indian rupee closed flat on Tuesday ahead of critical inflation data from the US and India. The market is awaiting the data release for clues about future interest rates.
The local currency finished the day at 87.7125, up 0.06% from Monday’s close. July’s Indian CPI data is expected to show the lowest inflation rate in eight years.
The US data is expected to show a 0.3% increase in core inflation.Weak US employment data has increased the probability of a Fed rate cut in September to 90%. However, President Donald Trump’s tariffs are adding uncertainty to the inflation outlook, which increases the importance of the data.
Geopolitical risks are also making the market cautious. Investors are staying away from risky positions ahead of Trump’s meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday. Most Asian currencies also remained flat against the dollar. The US Dollar Index was at 98.54 at 13:35 GMT. Most Asian currencies also remained flat against the dollar. Most Asian currencies also remained flat against the dollar. The US Dollar Index was at 98.54 at 13:35 GMT. Most Asian currencies also remained flat against the dollar. Most Asian currencies also remained flat against the dollar. Most Asian currencies were at 98.54 at 13:35 GMT … Most Asian currencies were at 98.54 at 13:35 GMT. Most Asian currencies also remained flat against the dollar. Most Asian currencies were at 98.54 at 13:35 GMT. Most Asian currencies also remained flat against the dollar. Most Asian cur
