The rupee traded in a narrow range and appreciated 5 paise to 86.26 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday, tracking a positive trend in domestic equities.

Forex traders said uncertainty over the eventual state of tariffs globally has been a huge overhang for the forex market, leaving currencies trading in a tight range.

At the interbank foreign exchange, the domestic unit opened at 86.26 against the greenback, registering a rise of 5 paise over its previous close.