Rupee off lows as GDP better than estimates

Pair will take definite direction after Ben Bernanke's speech at Jackson Hole

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Reuters Tokyo
Last Updated : Jan 25 2013 | 4:04 AM IST

The rupee rises to 55.72/73 from a session low of 55.7750, though still down from its previous 55.63/64 close.

April-June GDP grew 5.5 percent, faster than expectations of 5.3 percent. Traders had feared growth would fall to below 5 percent.

Dealers say the data is 'slightly positive' for the rupee, but large gains unlikely as euro hovers near this week's low against the dollar, and on month-end dollar demand from oil refiners.

Pair will take definite direction after Ben Bernanke's speech at Jackson Hole, scheduled for 7.30 p.m. IST, traders say.

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First Published: Aug 31 2012 | 12:41 PM IST

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