Rupee ends flat as merchant bids, oil blunt comfort from modest inflows

The Indian rupee hovered close to a one-month low on Wednesday, driven by modest portfolio inflows and increased corporate demand for dollars. Asian currencies remained mostly stable, with the dollar index resting near 101. Meanwhile, oil prices rose due to rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, prompting market participants to keep a close watch on inflation data and potential changes in central bank rates.