The dollar faced pressure, nearing a weekly decline as Trump’s Fed nominee fueled expectations of a dovish replacement for Powell. Sterling held gains after a divided Bank of England rate cut. Meanwhile, the euro gained ground amid optimism surrounding potential U.S.-Russia talks, influencing currency markets as investors monitor geopolitical developments.
US stocks: US market ends mixed as investors focus on Big Tech earnings
Wall Street closed mixed as investors awaited tech earnings and feared rate hikes. Oil prices fell after President Trump discussed peace talks with Iran. Major