The
Rupee depreciated 12 paise to 66.48 in morning trade on Tuesday ahead
of the two-day policy review by the US Federal Reserve, beginning
later in the day.
The
domestic currency had ended 3 paise lower at 66.36 against the
greenback on Tuesday on fresh demand for the US currency from banks
and importers.
According
to a World Bank report, although most investors expect a smooth
tightening cycle from the Fed, there is a risk of substantial hit to
capital flows in case investors start expecting aggressive hikes by
the Fed going forward.
The
risks are compounded by the recent spikes in volatility in global
financial markets and deteriorating growth prospects in developing
economies," said Ayhan Kose, Director of the World Bank's
Development Prospects Group.
The
World Bank believes that rising US interest rates could cut capital
inflows to emerging markets by as much as 45 per cent. "An
abrupt change in risk appetite for emerging market assets could
become contagious and affect capital flows to many countries,"
The
expert expects dollar to continue to appreciate going forward, but at
aslower pace.
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