The dollar’s decline extended into Tuesday, as the Federal Reserve’s cautious stance on the economic landscape and prospective U.S.-Japan dialogues weighed in. This marked a continuation of plummeting values after Moody’s downgraded the U.S. sovereign rating, heightening traders’ concerns over the nation’s fiscal health.
In focus are anticipated U.S.-Japan conversations, where Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato expects discussions with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to tackle currency volatility. Similar issues are likely to surface at the G7 finance meeting in Canada this week.
While Australia’s decision to cut interest rates saw its currency dip, China’s yuan also fell amidst rising demand for dollars. Overall, global markets are reacting to a combination of monetary policies, trade negotiations, and fiscal strategies, all contributing to currency fluctuations.
(With inputs from agencies.)
