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The rupee depreciated 11 paise to 94.95 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday as the ongoing tensions in the Middle East continue to keep markets on edge. Forex traders said Brent oil is hovering near USD 108, maintaining pressure on oil-importing economies like India. Moreover, factors such as unabated foreign capital outflows amid rising geopolitical uncertainties dented investor sentiments further. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee touched 94.95 against the US dollar in initial trade, registering a fall of 11 paise over its previous close. On Thursday, the rupee had settled at 94.84 against the American currency. Stock exchanges and currency markets were closed on Friday on account of Maharashtra Day. "The ongoing tensions in the Middle East continue to keep markets on edge. On one side, US President Donald Trump hinted that Tehran's peace proposal may not be enough, keeping uncertainty alive. That's one reason why Brent crude is hovering near USD 10
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