<h1>Rupee falls 14 paise to 86.57 against dollar amid geopolitical tensions and crude oil price surge</h1> The rupee depreciated 14 paise to 86.57 against the US dollar in early trade due to safe-haven demand and risk-off sentiments strengthening the dollar index. Geopolitical uncertainties, elevated crude oil prices, and robust dollar demand from oil importers pressured the local currency. The Federal Reserve maintained interest rates despite calls for cuts, while projecting two quarter-point rate cuts this year. The dollar index rose 0.06 percent to 98.96, while Brent crude fell 0.26 percent to $76.50 per barrel. Domestic equity markets showed modest gains with foreign institutional investors purchasing equities worth Rs 890.93 crore.