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- The Indian currency fell for the fourth consecutive day on Monday 29th December, fast approaching 13-month lows as speculation grew that importers stepped up dollar purchases to settle year end bills. The rupee has fallen 3 percent against the US dollar over the last three weeks, as US economic data bolstered the case for the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates, reducing the appeal of emerging-market assets.
