The rupee fell against the dollar on the money market on Wednesday in the process of trading activity, dealers said. The rupee slipped by one paisa in terms of the dollar for buying and selling at Rs 105.45 and Rs 105.46 respectively, they said.
The dollar last traded at 113.77 yen, down 0.1 percent on the day, but still within sight of Monday's peak of 114.10 yen, which was the dollar's highest since July 11.
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The dollar was trading against the Indian rupee at Rs 65.14, the greenback was at 4.232 in terms of the Malaysian ringgit and the US currency was at 6.641 versus the Chinese yuan.
Inter bank buy/sell rates for the taka against the dollar on Wednesday: 80.85-80.85 (previous 80.85-80.85).
The rupee was unchanged versus the euro for buying and selling at Rs 126.00 and Rs 127.25 respectively, they said.
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Open Bid Rs.107.20
Open Offer Rs.107.40
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Bid Rate Rs.105.45
Offer Rate Rs.105.46
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The dollar resumed trading on its overnight closing trend of Rs 107.20 and Rs 107.55 as its buying and selling rates, respectively. At close of trading, it slipped marginally by five paisas for buying and ended at Rs 107.25.
However, no change in its value took place for selling as it maintained its opening trend of Rs 107.55, local currency dealers said. Furthermore, the rupee remained under pressure for the second consecutive day in terms of the pound sterling. The pound's buying and selling rates further rose from Monday's Rs 140.60 and Rs 141.50 to Rs 141.00 and Rs 142.00 respectively, they added.
The dollar opened at Rs 106.70 (buying) and Rs 107 (selling) against same last rate. It closed at Rs 106.70 (buying) and Rs 107 (selling).