US dollar softens as bond market steadies ahead of Fed minutes

Published Aug 19, 12:04 PM UTC

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On August 19, 2026, the US dollar weakened against major currencies as a sell-off in US Treasuries eased. The US dollar index fell 0.29% to 99.36. Market participants are awaiting the release of the Federal Reserve's meeting minutes, which may provide further clues on monetary policy direction. The stabilization in the bond market contributed to the dollar's decline, reversing some recent strength.

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