Dollar slips slightly ahead of Jackson Hole; euro gains

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At the end of Monday, the Dow Jones Index (US30) was up 0.86%. The S&P 500 Index (US500) added 0.16%. The Nasdaq Technology Index (US100) fell by 0.30%. Investor sentiment worsened as Treasury yields rose, driven by expectations of a Fed rate cut this year and concerns about potential inflationary pressures from the incoming Trump…

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The US dollar has lost all its weekly gains as softer economic data and disappointing US earnings raise questions about the concept of US exceptionalism. The USD/JPY pair stands out as a notable performer, bolstered by recent hawkish inflation figures. However, further decline of the dollar may not be advisable. In yesterday’s turbulent FX market,…