US Dollar strengthens amid sour market mood on US tariff signals
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the US Dollar against a basket of currencies, retreats slightly after failing to test the 110.00 level but remains well-supported above 108.00. Investor focus shifts to the latest US tariffs, with President Trump imposing a 25% tariff on Canada and 10% on China. These measures have heightened inflationary concerns, fueling speculation on how the Federal Reserve may respond.
A 25% tariff on Mexico was shelved for one month after Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum agreed to send 10,000 troops to the US-Mexico border in order to reduce drug smuggling. Both leaders said they would attempt to hammer out a trade deal to forestall the tariffs.
Additionally, January’s ISM Manufacturing PMI exceeded expectations, suggesting continued strength in the US economy and reinforcing the US Dollar’s resilience in global markets.
Source: FXstreet