Rupee hits 1-month closing high despite RBI pause; sliding oil prices help

 The currency opened 0.5% stronger at 94.92 against the US dollar, its highest level since July 1. It later gave up nearly half of its early advance to settle at 95.1175 per dollar, its strongest closing level since July 7. The currency opened 0.5% stronger at 94.92 against the US dollar, its highest level since July 1. It later gave up nearly half of its early advance to settle at 95.1175 per dollar, its strongest closing level since July 7.