Rupee gains 5 paise to 88.64 against US dollar in early trade
Mumbai, Oct 31 (PTI) The rupee showed some recovery and traded 5 paise higher at 88.64 against the dollar in early trade on Friday, tracking lower crude oil prices and weaker American currency. According to forex traders, the outflow of foreign funds amid selling pressure in the equity markets prevented a sharp gain in the domestic unit. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 88.60 rose slightly to 88.59 before trading at 88.64 against the greenback, up 5 paise from its previous close. On Thursday, the rupee had crashed 47 paise to settle at 88.69 against the US