Rupee rose a little as markets wait for U.S. inflation news

The rupee strengthened 0.4% to 95.434 for each dollar in Asian trading Oct. 13, Yahoo Finance reported, while the U.S. dollar stayed near its highs. Investors waited for U.S. inflation figures, the CPI — like a price-check on everyday goods that hints at loan rates. That report can affect borrowing costs and import prices for savers and borrowers.