Currency Market News: Rupee surges 51 paise to 86.17 vs US dollar in early trade
Rupee made a strong comeback in early trade on Friday, rising by 51 paise to 86.17 against the US dollar. This sharp gain was fueled by a positive opening in domestic equity markets, a weaker greenback, and a drop in global oil prices. The rally in the local currency follows US President Donald Trump’s decision to suspend the additional 26 per cent tariffs on Indian goods until July 9, easing trade tensions between the two nations. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 86.22 against the dollar—46 paise...