{
  "id": 16890203,
  "title": "Rupee registers gain against US dollar",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/rupee-registers-gain-against-us-dollar",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-28T10:45:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40446311/intra-day-update-rupee-records-gain-against-us-dollar"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Pakistani rupee strengthened slightly, inching up 0.01% in the inter-bank market on Wednesday. It closed at 276.77 against the US dollar, marking a gain of Re0.03 from Tuesday's closing rate of 276.80 per dollar. Globally, the US dollar reached a two-week peak ahead of potential central bank policy decisions, with the Federal Reserve expected to maintain its interest rate while hinting at a possible move in December. Despite the Fed's announcement, most currencies remained relatively stable. The euro and British pound were unchanged against the dollar, while the yen saw a minor dip and the kiwi dollar experienced a significant drop. The Australian dollar showed a slight improvement after releasing inflation data, which was higher than expected. US traders anticipate no changes in central bank policy, with markets pricing an 91% chance that the Federal Open Market Committee will maintain its interest rate. Oil prices surged over 1% due to renewed concerns about supply disruptions following an attack on a Saudi Arabian refinery by Houthi rebels.",
  "summary": "The Pakistani rupee continued its marginal gain against the US dollar, appreciating 0.01% in the inter-bank market on Wednesday. The local unit closed the day at 276.77, a gain of Re0.03 against the greenback. On Tuesday , the rupee had closed at 276.80 against the dollar. Globally, the US dollar held at a two-week high on Wednesday ahead of policy decisions from central banks, with the Federal…",
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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."
}