The Indian rupee appreciated by 3 paise to reach 95.25 against the US dollar. It started the day at 95.20 but hit an intra-day low of 95.38. Positive domestic market trends and declining crude oil prices helped stabilize the currency. Analysts expect the rupee to face pressure due to a strong dollar and hawkish Federal Reserve signals. The dollar index rose slightly, while Brent crude oil prices were down.