ICICI Direct's currency report on USDINR
Spot Currency
The rupee extended gains for a fifth day as it gained 15 paise in the previous session to close at 74.44 against the dollar. Positive domestic equities helped the rupee to maintain its positive stance • Following multi month low, the Dollar index rebound to 90.40 levels on last session on the back of key inflation data.
Currency futures on NSE
The positive sentiment in the domestic currency is influenced by a rally in domestic markets. However, the Dollar index has rebounded from its support levels. Similarly, US$INR is at a crucial support. We expect the pair to move towards its Call base of 73 levels • The dollar-rupee June contract on the NSE was at Rs 72.81 in the last session. The open interest rose almost 25% for the June series.
Intra-day strategy
US$INR June futures contract (NSE) | View: Bullish on US$INR |
Buy US$INR in the range of 72.78-72.82 | Market Lot: US$1000 |
Target: 73.00/ 73.10 | Stop Loss: 72.68 |
Support: 72.70/72.50 | Resistance: 73.00/73.10 |