1 min readJun 29, 2026 09:30 AM ISTThe rupee opened at 94.25 against the US dollar on Monday, while benchmark equity indices gained as renewed US-Iran diplomatic efforts improved investor sentiment. (File Photo)The rupee opened at 94.25 against USD on Monday, nearly unchanged from previous close of 93.39 against USD.On Monday, brent crude climbed 0.85% to USD 72.6 a barrel while US West Texas Intermediate crude rose over 1% to US 70.01 a barrel.Asian markets fell 0.4%, while Brent crude rose 0.6% as tensions remained in the Middle East.Last week, domestic equities ended with a weekly gain for the third straight week due to easing crude prices, measures to support the rupee and improved foreign investment sentiment.Foreign portfolio investors bought Indian equities worth Rs 3.84 billion on Friday, while domestic institutional investors invested Rs 57.48 billion.© IE Online Media Services Pvt LtdAdvertisementLoading Recommendations...AdvertisementLive BlogWelcome to the Jungle Box Office Collection Day 3 Live Update: Akshay’s film earns over Rs 93 cr worldwide9 minutes agoIndia News LIVE Updates, 29 June 2026: India Slams Pakistan Over ‘Baseless’ Karachi Attack Claims, US-Iran Agree To Halt Attacks Ahead Of Doha Talks, Kerala Family Found Dead In River11 minutes agoIran war live: US and Iran halt strikes, agree to ‘stand down’ ahead of Doha talks18 minutes agoIndia vs Ireland Highlights, 2nd T20: IRE win by 1 run to whitewash IND 2-0 in Belfast45 minutes agoCBSE Class 10 Result 2026 Second Board Exam Live Updates: Over 5 lakh opted for 2nd board exam54 minutes ago