On the NSE, USD/INR futures climbed 0.24% to end at 90.26. GBP/INR and EUR/INR edge lower to settle at 121 and 105.19 respectively. JPY/INR futures tumble over half a percent to end at 57.40. Powered by Capital Market - Live News

Rupee closed lower at 90.2600 per Dollar on Friday (09 January 2026), versus its previous close of 90.0300 per Dollar.Powered by Capital Market - Live News

The Indian rupee fell sharply today back beyond Rs 90 per dollar mark tracking sharp selloff in domestic equities and sustained firmness in dollar overseas. The benchmark BSE Sensex plummeted 604.72 points, or 0.72 percent, to 83,576.24, with selling seen across the board. The broader NSE Nifty index fell 193.55 points, or 0.75 percent, to 25,683.30. Besides, elevated global crude oil prices and persistent foreign fund outflows amid rising geopolitical tensions also weighed down the local unit. The rupee declined 26 paise to settle at 90.16 (provisional) against the US dollar. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened higher at 89.88 but lost ground through the day to settle at 90.16 (provisional) against the US dollar, down 26 paise from its previous close. During the day, the local currency traded between 89.88 and 90.25.Powered by Capital Market - Live News

Dollar index is staying elevated around a one-month high and seen fast approaching the next crucial 99 mark. All eyes are now glued to upcoming US nonfarm payrolls (NFP) report that could shed some light on Federal Reserve interest rate stance for the year. On Thursday, the US Department of Labor (DOL) reported that initial jobless claims rose modestly to 208,000 in the week ended January 3, slightly below market expectations of 210,000 but above the previous week�s revised 200,000. Continuing jobless claims increased to 1.914 million from 1.858 million, indicating a gradual rise in the number of people remaining on unemployment benefits. The dollar index that measures the greenback against a basket of currencies is trading higher by the fourth consecutive day and quoting for now at 98.79, up 0.10% on the day. Powered by Capital Market - Live News

WTI Crude oil futures climbed above $58 per barrel on Friday, extending gains for a third straight week as concerns over a potential surge in Venezuelan supply eased. The move came after the US Congress advanced measures aimed at limiting military intervention in Venezuela, reducing the likelihood of abrupt policy actions that could disrupt global oil flows. At the same time, ongoing political unrest in Iran injected fresh geopolitical risk into the market, supporting prices amid fears of broader regional instability. In the domestic market, MCX crude futures tracked global strength, rising over 2%, as sentiment remained underpinned by easing supply fears and heightened geopolitical uncertainty.Powered by Capital Market - Live News