On Monday, the U.S. dollar saw a minor decrease, continuing its recent slump amid global currency weaknesses. This week, investors are keenly observing crucial events, including Tuesday’s Ptax formation and the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy announcement on Wednesday. The Central Bank engaged in the market, auctioning up to 12,000 traditional foreign exchange swap contracts to […]
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