Dollar Holds Steady Amid Market Volatility: Focus Shifts to Economic Data
The dollar steadied on Wednesday after recent declines, hitting its weakest point in over a year. Traders are eyeing economic data which could influence the Federal Reserve's upcoming policy. Sharp volatility affected forex markets mid-August, fueled by U.S. recession worries and the Bank of Japan's hawkish stance.
The dollar held steady on Wednesday after a series of declines pushed it to its weakest in more than a year, as traders looked towards upcoming economic data that could influence the Federal Reserve's policy meeting in September.
Sharp volatility characterized the foreign exchange markets in early August, driven by concerns over a potential U.S. recession and aggressive signals from the Bank of Japan (BOJ), which sent the dollar lower and other major currencies higher.
The dollar index, measuring the greenback against a basket of currencies, rose by 0.32% to 100.86 but was still headed for its biggest monthly drop since November 2022. It reached a 13-month low of 100.51 in the prior session due to a reevaluation of expectations for upcoming Fed rate cuts.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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