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Economic Times24 August 2026
Dollar trading near multi-month lows, restrained by debt nerves
The dollar is facing significant weakness, hovering close to multi-month lows as market participants await crucial details on sanctions and upcoming policy speeches. Canada's dollar dipped following a halt in trade negotiations, along with imposing tariffs from both sides. In contrast, the euro and yen stabilized, and the Australian and New Zealand dollars reached their highest points in three months. Investors are keenly eyeing speeches from U.S.
The dollar is facing significant weakness, hovering close to multi-month lows as market participants await crucial details on sanctions and upcoming policy speeches. Canada's dollar dipped following a halt in trade negotiations, along with imposing tariffs from both sides. In contrast, the euro and yen stabilized, and the Australian and New Zealand dollars reached their highest points in three months. Investors are keenly eyeing speeches from U.S.
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