The U.S. dollar rose broadly on Thursday after the Federal Reserve’s significant interest rate cut. Despite initial volatility, the dollar rebounded from a one-year low against a basket of currencies. The Fed’s move was aimed at sustaining low unemployment amid easing inflation, with further rate cuts expected in the coming years.
US stocks: US market rises on the day but falls for the week; bond yields and Iran in focus
Major U.S. stock indexes finished Friday higher, but recorded weekly declines. Investors reacted to fluctuating government bond yields and Middle East developments. Stronger services sector
August 21, 2026