The rupee improved further against the dollar on the money market on Saturday in the process of trading dealers said. The rupee picked up 10 paisas in relation to the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 105.60 and Rs 105.80, they said.
At the weekend, the dollar weakened against most major currencies, weighed down by an unexpected decline in US retail sales last month that once again dimmed expectations for an interest rate increase in December.
US retail sales unexpectedly fell in August as Hurricane Harvey likely depressed motor vehicle purchases, dropping 0.2 percent last month. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast retail sales nudging up 0.1 percent.
Looking ahead, the market is now focused on next week's Federal Open Market Committee meeting, in which the Fed is expected to start reducing its balance sheet. There is, however, zero expectation for an interest rate hike.
"The Fed's tone and stance during next week's FOMC statement and press conference will play a major role in setting expectations for interest rates, the Fed's balance sheet reduction plans, and the US dollar going forward," said James Chen, head of research at Forex.com in Bedminster, New Jersey.

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