The U.S. dollar witnessed a modest decline at the start of Monday’s trading amid a wider surge in commodity prices and upbeat global sentiment. Market optimism is buoyed by expectations that the central banks in the U.S. and Europe might initiate interest rate cuts next year. As trading commenced, the dollar was valued at R$ […]
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