Rupee continues weak streak, opens at 88.80 vs dollar amid US tariff and H-1B visa hike
The rupee hits a new all-time low of 88.80 against the US dollar due to tariff and H-1B visa issues, foreign fund outflows, and trade policy uncertainty. It opened at 88.80, a decline of 7 paise from its previous close, and touched 88.71 in early trade. The dollar index was trading higher at 97.35, while Brent crude rose to $67.79 per barrel.