Rupee eases to 45.59/60 against dollar

However,it failed to maintain the initial gains and was ruling steady at Rs 45.59/60 per dollar after moving in a tight range between Rs 45.53 and Rs 45.62 per dollar in morning deals.

The dollar extended its gains in the New York market last Friday following a mixed US jobs report that showed a decline in unemployment picture,but disappointing growth in payrolls.

Meanwhile,the Indian benchmark Sensex was trading higher by 49 points,or 0.27 per cent,in early trade on Monday.