India rupee falls to 2-week low on Fed's US econ outlook

MUMBAI: The Indian rupee fell to a two-week low against the dollar on Thursday as the greenback posted gains after the U.S. Federal Reserve statement at the conclusion of its meeting was seen as showcasing more confidence about the U.S. economy prospects.

The local currency was trading at 61.43/44 to the dollar after falling as low as 61.55, a level last seen on Oct. 17. The rupee had closed at 61.35/36 on Wednesday.

The rupee is likely to trade between 61.30 to 61.65 per dollar during the session, traders said.