Indian Rupee Jumps Past 96 Per USD on RBI Intervention
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- The Indian rupee strengthened past 96 per US dollar following firm intervention by the Reserve Bank of India.
- Reuters noted on May 22, 2026, that the relief rally occurred amid broader Asia FX weakness and hedging activity.
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India's central bank stepped in to support the rupee, making it stronger versus the US dollar. Everyday investors holding US assets or traveling to India may see small shifts in costs as a result.
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