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US dollar at 3-month low as Treasury moves to soothe bond jitters

Economic Times 20 August 2026 at 02:33 pm 1 min read 5 views Read Original
US dollar at 3-month low as Treasury moves to soothe bond jitters

The U.S. dollar weakened near three-month lows as Treasury bond buybacks calmed markets. Long-term Treasury yields retreated from recent nineteen-year highs after the Treasury's announcement. Federal Reserve meeting minutes revealed policymakers' concerns about persistent inflation and potential rate hikes. The Japanese yen found some relief from its recent sharp depreciation against the dollar. Investors now await the Jackson Hole Symposium for further clues on monetary policy direction.

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