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Rupee surges to 94.61 as US Iran peace hopes spark global relief rally
Economy
Published on 7 May 2026
Traders bet on hostilities ending between rivals
The Indian rupee jumped to 94.61 against the US dollar on Wednesday, its strongest single day gain in about a month. The move followed a broader relief rally in Asian currencies as investors grew more optimistic about the possibility of a cessation of hostilities between the US and Iran. Risk sentiment improved, lifting regional FX broadly.
- Rupee rose to 94.61 per USD, its best in a month
- Asian currencies gained as relief spread across markets
- Peace hopes between the US and Iran boosted risk sentiment
- Investors leaned toward stability over geopolitical risk
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