The dollar weakened near a three-year low as President Trump’s criticism of Fed Chair Powell undermined investor confidence. Concerns arose about potential actions to replace Powell, triggering fears of a dollar panic. Escalating trade tensions with China further fueled economic anxiety, contributing to the dollar’s decline against major currencies like the euro and Swiss franc.
South Korea’s Kospi tanks 8% despite US-Iran war optimism. Here are 4 reasons why
The benchmark Kospi plunged 551 points, or 8.1%, to 6,2505. The steep decline triggered “sidecar” trading curbs on both the Kospi and the junior Kosdaq