The FOMC is widely expected to leave the fed funds target range at 0.0 percent to 0.25 percent, and this should remain the case throughout much of the year.
The US dollar fell against most of the major currencies on Wednesday as the US Labor Department reported that their consumer price index (CPI) rose by only 0.1 percent in May, leaving the annual rate to plunge a whopping 1.3 percent.
The US dollar ended on a mixed note on Tuesday, losing out against the euro, Swiss franc, British pound, and Japanese yen while gaining versus the commodity dollars.
The US dollar was one of the biggest winners on a day when equities and FX carry trades took a beating, indicating that the greenback hasn’t lost its luster as a safe haven asset.
The US dollar was the strongest of the majors on Friday as the currency staged a solid rebound against the Canadian dollar, Swiss franc, British pound, euro, Japanese yen, and Australian dollar.
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