Dollar Hits Four-Year Low Amid US Policy Risks and Resurgent Yen

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Moneycontrol•27-01-2026, 22:43
Dollar Hits Four-Year Low Amid US Policy Risks and Resurgent Yen
- •The Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index fell to its lowest level since March 2022, marking its fourth-straight day of losses.
- •Investor caution due to unpredictable Washington policymaking, including Trump's threats and concerns over Federal Reserve independence, is weighing on the dollar.
- •Structural drags like fading confidence in US trade policy, politicization of the Fed, and worsening fiscal credibility contribute to the dollar's decline.
- •The euro, British pound, and yen strengthened significantly against the dollar, with speculation of coordinated currency intervention.
- •Heavy trading volumes and a record premium for hedging against a weaker dollar underscore the negative outlook for the US currency.
Why It Matters: The dollar has reached a four-year low due to US policy uncertainty, fiscal concerns, and global currency shifts.
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