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Will Powell bend to Trump's desire for lower US dollar?

Despite bullish factors behind greenback, investors wary of Trump Administration's wish to keep US competitive

Published Thu, Aug 30, 2018 · 09:50 PM

    London

    NOTWITHSTANDING its retreat from the peak in recent days, the US dollar's latest rally is underpinned by several factors.

    The reasons for its strength this year have been emerging nation foreign currency debt repayments, a strong American economy, a trade deal with Mexico and a potential agreement with Canada.

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