The Federal Reserve meeting will impact the Indian rupee in a big way if they give clear indications of a series of quick interest rate hike. Indian economy can bear an interest rate hike upto one percent (by the Federal Reserve) in the next twelve months. Anything above this can result in a repeat of last year for the rupee albeit at a slower pace. Better to remain on the sidelines.
Usd/inr September 2014: Key short term resistance is at 61.72 In case usd/inr does not break 61.72 this week, then it will fall to 60.04. Initial resistance is at 61.30 and only a break of 61.30 will result in further rise.
Euro/inr September 2014: A break of 79.35 will result in 79.39 and 79.78 and 90.20. Initial support is at 78.70 and as long as euro/inr trades over 78.70 downside risk will be limited.
Gbp/Inr September 2014: It needs to trade over 99.31 to rise to 99.7850 and 100.68. Initial support is at 98.92 and there will be sellers if cable trades below 98.92 in UK session.
Jpy/Inr September 2014: It can rise to 57.71 and 58.11 this week as long as it trades over 56.6275. Jobbers watch 57.01 all the time.
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