Rupee hits 68.60 per dollar, nears record low amid Syria worries

The rupee traded sharply lower on Wednesday, breaching the key 68.50 per dollar mark in early trade. The partially convertible rupee hit a low of 68.60 and came within striking distance of surpassing the all-time low of 68.65 hit last week. There was a small recovery, but the currency failed to pull back below the 68 levels. As of 10.10 a.m., the rupee traded at 68.25 per dollar as against Tuesday's close of 67.63. Wednesday'...