The rupee on Wednesday opened 9 paise lower at 70.88 against the US dollar.
On Tuesday, the domestic unit recovered by 8 paise to close at 70.79 on increased selling of the greenback by exporters and softening crude oil prices.
Forex traders said the rupee's rise was supported by dollar-selling by exporters and banks after the Chinese foreign ministry announced a mutually beneficiary agreement with the US.
Gaurang Somaiya, currency analyst at Motilal Oswal Investment Services, says the currency will trade in the range of 70.70 and 71.50. Market participants will be keeping an eye on the preliminary GDP
Gaurang Somaiya, currency analyst at Motilal Oswal Investment Services, says the currency will trade in the range of 70.70 and 71.50. Market participants will be keeping an eye on the preliminary GDP