<p>The rupee opens higher at 52.91/93 versus its previous close of 53.015/025, tracking improved global risk appetite after stronger-than-expected U.S. retail sales data.</p>.<p>Dealers will watch for oil, gold-related USD demand during the session.</p>.<p>The Sensex gains 0.4 percent, while the MSCI Asia ex-Japan index is up 0.6 percent.</p>.<p>The dollar hovers near a one-week high against the yen, and looks set to tackle key resistance levels.</p>
<p>The rupee opens higher at 52.91/93 versus its previous close of 53.015/025, tracking improved global risk appetite after stronger-than-expected U.S. retail sales data.</p>.<p>Dealers will watch for oil, gold-related USD demand during the session.</p>.<p>The Sensex gains 0.4 percent, while the MSCI Asia ex-Japan index is up 0.6 percent.</p>.<p>The dollar hovers near a one-week high against the yen, and looks set to tackle key resistance levels.</p>