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  "id": 7484076,
  "title": "Indian Rupee declines further as US Treasury Yields extend rally",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/15/indian-rupee-declines-further-as-us-treasury-yields-extend-rally",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-15T05:30:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "FXStreet",
    "slug": "fxstreet",
    "url": "https://www.fxstreet.com/news/indian-rupee-declines-further-as-us-treasury-yields-extend-rally-202609150530"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Indian Rupee (INR) slipped further against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday, with the USD/INR exchange rate climbing to nearly 95.85 in early trading. This decline was attributed to soaring 10-year United States Treasury Yields, which reached a record high of 5%, and persistent high oil prices. The strengthening US Dollar, as indicated by the US Dollar Index (DXY), also contributed to the Rupee's underperformance. The Federal Reserve's (Fed) expectation of raising interest rates in a policy meeting on Wednesday, driven by unexpectedly high US Producer Price Index (PPI) and sticky Consumer Price Index (CPI) data, further bolstered the Dollar's position. Analysts at ING had revised their expectations to a 25 basis point (bp) hike in September, but now suggest a \"one and done\" scenario, given their assessment that jobs and inflation data no longer warrant additional rate hikes. Oil prices, closely monitored by oil-dependent economies like India, also surged, reaching a multi-month high around Rs. 9,900 per barrel. This price surge, coupled with recent Saudi pipeline shutdown and postponement of Iran-Gulf discussions, heightened concerns about regional oil supply security. India's retail CPI rose by 4.82% year-on-year, surpassing both estimates and the previous 4.45% reading, though it stayed within the RBI's 2%-6% tolerance range. A higher-than-anticipated retail inflation could prompt the RBI to hike interest rates sooner rather than later. The USD/INR pair exhibited bullish technical indicators, trading above its 20-day exponential moving average (EMA) and maintaining a Relative Strength Index (RSI) of 62.3, suggesting a firm upside trend. The pair's support levels were pegged at the 20-day EMA near 95.30 and 95.00, with a potential long-term target at the all-time high of 97.10. Factors such as oil prices, US Dollar strength, foreign investment inflows, and macroeconomic growth rates significantly influence the Rupee's value. Additionally, the RBI's intervention in forex markets and interest rate adjustments also play a crucial role in maintaining the exchange rate stability.",
  "summary": "The Indian Rupee (INR) extends its previous week’s downfall against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday, with the USD/INR rising to near 95.85 in the opening session.",
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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."
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