<div>The rupee lower on global dollar strength, the pair at 61.58/59 versus its Friday's (17 January) close of 61.54/55. Strong fund inflows continue into debt, with data showing six consecutive session of buying through Thursday (16 January), totalling over $2.5 billion, helping support INR.<br /><br />Local stocks down 0.2 pct, in line with Asian peers.<br /><br />The US dollar started Monday (20 January) near a two-month high, having enjoyed a solid comeback last week after a string of mostly upbeat data convinced markets the Federal Reserve will continue its gradual withdrawal of stimulus. US markets are shut on Monday for a holiday.<br /><br />(Reuters)</div>
