Dollar Dips Amid Economic Fragility and Trade Tensions
The U.S. dollar faced a weekly loss due to concerns over economic fragility and stalled trade negotiations. A significant jobs report looms, highlighting wage growth and interest rate expectations. Global currencies and cryptocurrencies experience mixed fortunes as trade tensions and economic policies evolve.

The dollar experienced a downturn this week, driven by signs of economic weakness in the U.S. and stalled trade negotiations. As the nation braces for a significant jobs report, fears mount over the impact of President Trump's tariffs, casting doubt on the economy's trajectory.
Economists forecast a drop in job growth for May due to tariff-related burdens, potentially complicating Federal Reserve policies. Analysts are closely monitoring wage growth data, which could shift expectations of interest rate adjustments. The current inflation trajectory has heightened speculation about future rate cuts.
Currencies across the globe, including the yen and Swiss franc, have seen fluctuations as traders respond to mixed signals. Meanwhile, cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Dogecoin showed resilience amid ongoing U.S.-China trade tensions. With trade uncertainties looming, markets remain on edge awaiting further developments.
(With inputs from agencies.)
ALSO READ
Dollar Dilemma: Tariffs, Tensions, and Economic Woes
Tariffs and Crackdowns: The Impact on Geek Bar Vape Availability in the U.S.
Canada's Record Trade Deficit: Trump's Tariffs and Declining U.S. Exports
Rising Unemployment Claims Indicate Economic Turmoil Amid U.S. Tariffs
Geopolitical Tug of War: Trump and Merz Discuss Ukraine, Trade, and Tariffs