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The Indian rupee weakened to 95.7 per dollar, retreating from recent gains to its lowest level in over four weeks, as renewed tensions in the Middle East sent crude oil prices sharply higher. Sentiment deteriorated amid renewed concerns over India’s trade balance after Iran expanded its attacks to Qatar and the UAE following fresh US strikes on Iran. US President Donald Trump declared that the ceasefire was over, fueling fears of further supply disruptions. Brent crude surged more than 4% to $79.28 per barrel, increasing pressure on the rupee. Investors also monitored the Reserve Bank of India’s response, with market participants expecting the central bank to continue supporting the currency through dollar sales as higher oil prices threaten to fuel inflation. Meanwhile, traders closely watched the impact of rising oil-driven inflation concerns on US Treasury yields as markets assessed the implications of the latest strikes and counter-strikes on global energy supplies.
