• Indian Rupee (INR) loses ground in Tuesday’s Asian session. 
• Renewed USD demand, higher oil prices undermine the INR; growing expectation of deeper Fed rate cut might cap its downside. 
• Indian WPI Inflation and US Retail Sales data will be the highlights later on Tuesday. 

The Indian Rupee (INR) edges lower on Tuesday, snapping the three-day winning streak. The robust US Dollar (USD) demand from local importers, particularly oil companies, weighs on the local currency. Additionally, the rebound in crude oil prices might limit the INR’s upside as India is the third-largest oil consumer after the United States (US) and China. 

Nonetheless, the firmer bets on the jumbo Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cut, weaker Greenback and significant foreign fund inflows into Indian equities might support the appreciation of the INR. Investors will keep an eye on the Indian Wholesale Price Index (WPI) Inflation, Food and Fuel reports for August on Tuesday. On the US docket, the Retail Sales will be published, which is expected to rise 0.2% MoM in August versus a 1.0% rise in July.