The Pakistani Rupee (PKR) opened Friday’s trading session on a relatively stable note against the US Dollar (USD), reflecting cautious optimism in the local currency market. With international developments and upcoming domestic economic data in focus, forex traders are keeping a close watch on exchange rate movements.
The interbank market is showing early signs of consolidation as traders anticipate no major surprises in the day’s session. Activity is expected to pick up slightly by midday as institutional demand comes into play.
In the open market, the USD/PKR exchange rate continues to trade at a premium compared to the interbank rate. Retail demand from importers and remittance receivers remains the key driver of the wider spread.
The currency market kicked off today with a sense of stability, driven by a lack of major overnight shocks. Traders are exercising caution as global events, especially oil price trends and ongoing IMF discussions, have the potential to influence investor sentiment.
While no major economic releases are scheduled locally for the day, external factors could sway sentiment:
The USD to PKR trend may remain range-bound unless triggered by any of the above catalysts. Short-term traders are advised to monitor news headlines closely for intraday volatility opportunities.
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