<h1>Currency edges down to 88.16 amid tariff talks, central bank interventions, CPI ahead and expected U.S. rate cuts</h1> The national currency weakened modestly to 88.16 against the dollar in early trade as markets await outcomes of bilateral trade negotiations between the two countries and potential tariff adjustments; central bank intervention and disclosed dollar sales have been tempering volatility. Market participants expect a narrow trading band and cite upcoming CPI data and anticipated larger U.S. interest-rate cuts as key drivers. Equity indices rose modestly while foreign institutional investors were net sellers. The developments highlight regulatory and policy risk from tariff negotiations and monetary actions that could affect exchange-rate stability and capital flows.