Dollar Trims Weekly Advance as New Tariff Plan Clouds Outlook
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The US dollar trimmed its weekly advance due to uncertainty surrounding a new tariff plan, but still maintained demand as investors sought a safe-haven asset amidst rising inflation and geopolitical tensions.
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While the week was set to end on a sour note for the greenback, the reaction to the fallout from the long-awaited legal ruling was modest. Treasury yields rose, while stocks climbed. The world’s primary reserve currency drew demand ahead of the tariff decision from data showing stubbornly high inflation, which may complicate the Federal Reserve’s path to cut interest rates further, and as a buildup of US forces in the Persian Gulf fueled a haven bid.
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Original article published by Yahoo Finance on February 20, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.