Remit now? Rupee steady and peso gains

Dubai: A weaker trend across several Asian currencies is giving UAE expatriates more value for every dirham they send home. The rupee has hovered near multi-week lows against the dirham, lifting household purchasing power in key remittance markets.

The move has prompted many workers to reassess timing, weighing whether to lock in current rates or wait for further shifts in the forex market. (Check live forex rates here)

Current exchange rates as of October 9:

• Indian rupee: 24.10, unchanged from yesterday's level

• Pakistani rupee: 76.67, unchanged from yesterday's level

• Philippine peso: 15.67, slightly stronger from yesterday's 15.73