USD/INR Pulls Back from 2-Month High as Oil Rally Stalls and Rupee Recovers

USD/INR Eases from Two-Month High as Rupee Rebounds on Oil Price Pause

The USD/INR currency pair corrects lower to 86.60 in the European session on Friday, marking a reversal after three days of gains that culminated in a fresh two-month high at 86.93. The Indian Rupee (INR) regains ground as crude oil prices take a breather following a sustained three-week rally.

Key Market Factors

Oil Price Pullback Supports INR

• Oil, a major import for India, influences the Rupee significantly.
• A pause in the oil rally reduces pressure on India’s import bill, allowing the Rupee to recover.

Fed's Inflation Warning Underpins USD but Lacks Follow-Through

• The US Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged this week, but emphasized upside inflation risks.
• However, USD demand has weakened as Middle East conflict fears ease and safe-haven flows dry up.

US Geopolitical Stance Reduces Safe-Haven Appeal

• The White House signaled it will decide within two weeks on potential military action against Iran, delaying escalation and calming markets.
• This has dampened demand for the US Dollar, allowing emerging market currencies like the Rupee to stabilize.

Technical Levels to Watch

• Immediate resistance: 86.93 (recent high)
• Support levels: 86.40 (intraday low), followed by 86.10
• A break below 86.40 may trigger extended downside toward 85.80.

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