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The US dollar is expected to face pressure due to policy uncertainty following the US Supreme Court's decision to scrap reciprocal tariffs and President Trump's proposal of a 15% global levy.

Bank of America expects an increase in companies in the Philippines hedging against foreign exchange risks due to global uncertainty and peso volatility.

The dollar is expected to perform well this week due to reduced expectations of Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts and increased safe-haven appeal driven by geopolitical risks.

RaboBank believes that ECB Chief Christine Lagarde's early departure may reduce risks to the euro's value by protecting ECB independence, potentially stabilizing the currency.

India is seeking a role in the future of artificial intelligence (AI) as Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosts French President Emmanuel Macron, indicating potential economic and technological collaborations between the two nations.

Goldman Sachs predicts two Fed rate cuts in the second half of 2026 and expects further dollar weakness, indicating a potential shift in monetary policy and currency market dynamics.

HSBC's Joey Chew predicts the US dollar will remain under pressure due to political and structural factors, indicating a weakening US currency.

The January inflation data had a mild impact on markets, with experts discussing its implications for future market trends and the relationship with upcoming jobs data.

China's FX conversion eased from a record in January, indicating a slower pace of yuan appreciation, as clients made less foreign-exchange conversion into the yuan.

CIBC Economics expects the US dollar selloff to be over, with a gradual move towards a weaker greenback in the first half of 2026, driven by the resolution of temporary geopolitical triggers and speculative flows.

The Central Bank of Nigeria has opened the official dollar market to FX bureaux to address retail shortages and close the gap between the naira's formal and street rates, potentially stabilizing the currency market.

Deutsche Bank and BlackRock are merging their FX tech to automate foreign exchange flows, aiming to reduce costs and improve efficiency for asset managers.