USD/INR: Rupee Extends Losses for Sixth Straight Session, Hits One-Month Low

USD/INR: Rupee Extends Losses for Sixth Straight Session, Hits One-Month Low

The Indian rupee fell to a one-month low against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday, depreciating for the sixth straight day as rising oil prices weighed on the currency despite strength in domestic equity markets.

The USD/INR to an intraday high of 73.3730 – hit its weakest since May 14 – against the U.S. currency from the Monday's close of 73.18. The rupee has lost 86 paise so far this month and weakened 51 paise in the six trading sessions.

The dollar index, a measurement of the dollar's value relative to six foreign currencies, rose 0.07% to 90.587. The index is expected to rise further after the relatively impressive US consumer price index data, which rose by 5% year-on-year – the highest since 2008.