The dollar’s upward move this week — even if short lived — is another example of how difficult it has been for Wall Street forecasters to predict the direction of markets in the Trump era.
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Moneycontrol09-01-2026, 03:23

Dollar Defies Trump Turmoil, Rises on Strong US Economy & Fed Path Focus

  • US Dollar shows surprising resilience, overpowering geopolitical turmoil caused by President Donald Trump.
  • Strong US economy and job market data cast doubt on deep Federal Reserve interest rate cuts.
  • Currency traders largely ignored Trump's actions regarding Venezuela and other countries.
  • Wall Street forecasters found it difficult to predict market direction in the Trump era.
  • Despite high speculative bets against it, the dollar bounced back due to eased job market slowdown worries.

Why It Matters: Strong US economy and job market are driving dollar's resilience, defying political turmoil and predictions.

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