The rupee pulled back from its weakest-ever level on Thursday, ending the day at 89.96 against the US dollar, a gain of 19 paise, as a softer dollar index and reports of the Reserve Bank of India ’s intervention helped steady the currency. Traders said the US dollar lost ground after ADP non-farm payroll numbers came in far below expectations, providing some support to the rupee after a volatile start, as per news agency PTI. The currency had opened on the back foot at 90.36, weighed down by persistent foreign investor selling, firmer crude oil and delays in announcing the India–US trade deal. It then slipped further to a new all-time low of 90.43 before recovering later. This came a day after the rupee breached the 90-per-dollar mark for the first time, closing at 90.15 on Wednes

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