This story is from September 12, 2018

Rupee tumble continues, now at all-time low of 72.91 against US dollar

The domestic currency was quoting 22 paise lower at a fresh record low of 72.91 against the US dollar in morning trade amid surging crude oil prices and uanabated foreign fund outflows. On Tuesday, after scaling a historic low of 72.74, the local unit, finally settled day at 72.69
Rupee tumble continues, now at all-time low of 72.91 against US dollar
NEW DELHI: The rupee Wednesday collapsed to a lifetime low of 72.91 against the dollar at the interbank foreign exchange market.
The domestic currency was quoting 22 paise lower at a fresh record low of 72.91 against the US dollar in morning trade amid surging crude oil prices and uanabated foreign fund outflows.
Escalating trade war concerns, consistent dollar demand from banks and importers, mainly oil refiners, following higher crude oil prices, kept the rupee under pressure, dealers said.

On Tuesday, after scaling a historic low of 72.74, the local unit, finally settled day at 72.69, showing a loss of 24 paise, or 0.33 per cent.
Brent crude gained 0.35 per cent to quote at $79.34 a barrel. It had surged over 2 per cent in Tuesday's trade.
Sentiment was also hurt by sustained capital outflows, they added.
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