India’s central bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra said recent macroeconomic data reinforces the case for a cut in the benchmark rate, triggering a drop in bond yields.

India’s rupee rebounded after the central bank stepped back in to support it, following a sharp drop on Friday when the authority appeared to ease up on the firm defense it had maintained in recent weeks.

India’s rupee tumbled to an all-time low against the dollar, with losses accelerating after policymakers surprised traders by choosing not to prop it up as they had been doing for months.

Emerging-market assets tumbled on Friday, notching their worst day in seven months and marking the end of a turbulent week amid lingering concerns over a bubble in the artificial intelligence industry.