Rupee firms as dollar remains on defensive ahead of expected Fed cut

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The Indian rupee strengthened, reaching a one-week high, driven by expectations of a U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut that weakened the dollar. Despite foreign investor outflows and concerns over U.S. tariffs, the rupee found support. The Reserve Bank of India's intervention and upcoming trade talks between India and the U.S. also influenced the currency's performance.