Posted 2/11/2024, 6:18:00 AM
Rupee Seen Trading Steady Despite Political Uncertainty After Inconclusive Pakistan Election
- Rupee expected to trade in narrow range despite political uncertainty after split election result
- Healthy dollar supplies from exporters to offset uncertainty; rupee gained slightly this week
- Hung parliament raises fears of prolonged deadlock, protests, violence affecting investor confidence
- Pakistan faces widening current account deficit, dwindling reserves, looming debt crisis and expected to seek IMF bailout
- Forward premiums attractive for exporters selling dollars; rupee likely to trade between 278-282 this month