The U.S. dollar held its ground against major currencies on Tuesday, as investors parsed remarks from Federal Reserve officials regarding the central bank’s monetary policy. The Swedish krona stood out, appreciating following a surprise hawkish quarter-point rate cut by the Riksbank.
While the euro saw a minimal dip, and the British pound remained stable, scrutiny was on the Federal Reserve’s pace of potential rate cuts, should economic conditions shift adversely. Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman suggested a potential acceleration in rate reductions if labor market indicators weaken.
Meanwhile, market reactions were mixed amid European economic surveys. Notably, the Swedish krona outperformed, driven by stronger-than-anticipated German PMI data. The dollar experienced fluctuations against the Argentine peso and Indian rupee, the latter hitting record lows due to external pressures including increased U.S. visa fees.
(With inputs from agencies.)
