The U.S. dollar strengthened on Friday. This followed the selection of Kevin Warsh as the next Fed chair. The currency recovered from an earlier sharp decline. Analysts suggest the short-term selloff was overdone. Warsh is seen as a safe choice, unlikely to aggressively lower interest rates. This news boosted the dollar’s performance.
Global Market: Christine Lagarde rejects stagflation fears despite rising risks
ECB President Christine Lagarde dismissed stagflation concerns in the euro zone, even as risks to growth and inflation rise. The central bank held rates steady