{
  "id": 11179938,
  "title": "Rupee registers gain against US dollar",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/rupee-registers-gain-against-us-dollar",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-01T11:14:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40442175/intra-day-update-rupee-records-gain-against-us-dollar"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Thursday, the Pakistani rupee demonstrated a marginal increase against the US dollar in the interbank market. Trading at 277.10, the local currency gained Re0.01, marking a positive shift from its previous settlement at 277.11 on Wednesday. Globally, the US dollar maintained a near two-month high level, buoyed by a series of factors including a sustained rise in US Treasury yields and concerns over persistent global price pressures following the Middle East conflict. Conversely, US inflation data for August surprised on the lower side, with both August and July readings revised downward, indicating a reduced likelihood of a Federal Reserve rate hike during the current month. Simultaneously, the euro faced a marginal decline against the dollar, trading at $1.1330 early Thursday, marking a 2.5% drop in September, its steepest decline since July 2025. This decline was attributed to mounting concerns over Europe's debt and energy challenges. Meanwhile, the British pound held steady at $1.3264, after sliding 2.1% in the previous month, similarly affected by the strengthening US dollar. The US dollar was positioned near its two-month peak, trading at 101.48, after a 2% rise in September. Oil prices, crucial in determining currency parity, experienced a 1% decline on Thursday. This drop was attributed to increased crude exports from the Gulf and a surprise uptick in US inventories, which alleviated supply concerns. However, renewed diplomatic efforts between the US and Iran aimed at resolving the conflict in the Middle East kept investors on edge. Brent crude futures saw a 1.1% drop to $96.92 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude slipped 1.4% to $89.18 per barrel. Both oil benchmarks had risen by nearly $1 a barrel on Wednesday, with Brent recording a monthly gain of around 14%, its highest since July, and WTI increasing by about 5% on the month.",
  "summary": "The Pakistani rupee extended its marginal gains against the US dollar in the interbank market on Thursday. The local unit closed the day at 277.10, a gain of Re0.01 against the greenback. On Wednesday , the Pakistani rupee settled at 277.11 against the dollar. Internationally, the US dollar held near a two-month high on Thursday, supported by an extended rise in US Treasury yields partly driven…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}