The Indian rupee was lower against the dollar in early trade, as caution ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy decision kept investors away from risk assets. Risk-off sentiment in the global markets has been weighing on the rupee, while importers will also step up greenback purchases. Volumes are expected to remain muted ahead of Fed decision and a local holiday tomorrow. Dollar purchases for next week’s FX swap auction will also be watched for further cues.

1. Morning Brief Daily Forex Research Report as on 20‐Mar‐2019
Indian Rupee
 The Indian rupee little changed at 69.05 pair now at 69.09 against
68.9675 previous close.
 Pair to tip in 68.90‐69.25 range today.
 The Indian rupee was lower against the dollar in early trade, as
caution ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy decision kept investors
away from risk assets. Risk‐off sentiment in the global markets has
been weighing on the rupee, while importers will also step up
greenback purchases. Volumes are expected to remain muted ahead
of Fed decision and a local holiday tomorrow. Dollar purchases for
next week’s FX swap auction will also be watched for further cues.
Global Currency
 The dollar rose against most of its peers on Wednesday as reports of
renewed tension in U.S.-China trade negotiations supported safe-
haven bids, although the Federal Reserve's policy meeting later due in
the day limited the greenback's gains. The index is still down 1.3
percent from a three-month high of 97.71 hit on March 7, on views
the Fed will strike a dovish tone during its latest policy meeting.
 Investors are focused on the Fed to see whether the central bank will
affirm its commitment to "patient" monetary policy and for clues
about the likely path of U.S. borrowing costs. The Fed is due to make
its rate announcement at 1800 GMT on Wednesday, when it is
expected to keep its benchmark overnight interest rate unchanged.
Global Markets
 Oil prices were near 2019 highs on Tuesday, supported by supply
cuts led by producer club OPEC. U.S. sanctions against oil producers
Iran and Venezuela are also boosting prices, although traders said
the market may be capped by rising U.S. output.
 Gold prices rose for a third consecutive session on Tuesday as the
dollar weakened on expectations that the U.S. Federal Reserve will
maintain a dovish tone at its monetary policy meeting this week.

2. Global Market at one Glance
Markets Today In INR % Change
USD/INR 69.074 69.085 0.09
EUR/USD 1.1346 78.37 ‐0.01
GBP/USD 1.3254 91.55 0.00
USD/JPY 111.592 0.62 ‐0.14
SEK/INR 9.2155 7.4954 0.0007
DKK/INR 6.1659 11.2025 0.0325
AUD/USD 1.4134 48.85 ‐0.01
TIME USD LIBOR EURO LIBOR
1M 2.48775 ‐0.41529
3M 2.63263 ‐0.33843
6M 2.67063 ‐0.29871
1Y 2.81763 ‐0.17714
Index
Today % Change
NIFTY 11543.55 0.1
SENSEX 38434.99 0.19
BANK NIFTY 29709.9 ‐0.19
SGX NIFTY 9347.5 0.33
NIKKEI 21566.85 ‐0.08
HANG SENG 29332.66 ‐0.45
SHANGHAI 3059.9487 ‐1
ASX200 6165.3 ‐0.32
DOW JONES 25887.38 ‐0.1
S&P500 # 2832.57 ‐0.01
NASDAQ # 7349.278 0
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5 Minutes INR=IN 9:05 AM 03/18/2019 - 11:10 AM 03/20/2019 (DEL)
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