# Rupee slips 6 paise to 75.02 against US dollar in early trade - The Times of India

> The Indian rupee opened 6 paise weaker at 75.02 per dollar on Wednesday. Firm crude oil prices and a strong U.S. dollar weighed on the currency. Brent crude was down 0.49% at $85.98 a barrel.

- Date: 2021-10-27 · published 2021-10-27T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region India · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/44864-rupee-slips-6-paise-to-75-02-against-us-dollar-in-early-trade-the-times-of-india
- Commodities: [Indian Rupee (INR per USD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/USDINR.md), [Crude Oil (Brent)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/BRENT.md)

## Why it matters

A weaker rupee alongside firm crude raises India's import bill for oil, feed and other dollar-priced goods. The move is small and mostly reflects routine trading.

## Read by commodity

- BRENT: neutral
- USDINR: bullish ▲

## Sources

- timesofindia.indiatimes.com: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/rupee-slips-6-paise-to-75-02-against-us-dollar-in-early-trade/articleshow/87298414.cms

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