The dollar index, which measures the greenback against a basket of major currencies, remained relatively unchanged at 103.24. Meanwhile, the euro experienced a slight decline, trading at $1.0888, and the British pound edged higher, reaching $1.27095.
Investors have also recalibrated their expectations for the U.S. Federal Reserve’s next interest rate move. Initially, a rate cut was anticipated as early as March, but strong U.S. economic data has shifted this forecast to May. This suggests that the Fed may take a more cautious approach to altering its monetary policy, despite previous anticipation of a rate reduction.
Attention is also turning to the European Central Bank (ECB), which is set to discuss its own monetary policy on Thursday. With the global supply chain facing disruptions, notably those affecting trade routes through the Red Sea, the ECB may find itself balancing the need to support economic growth with the pressures of external trade challenges. These disruptions have led to a reassessment of the timeline for a potential rate cut by the ECB, as the central bank weighs the impact of these issues on the broader economic landscape.
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