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The US dollar is expected to experience its best week in four months, driven by reduced expectations of Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts and increased demand as a safe-haven currency.

The dollar has strengthened due to expectations of steady U.S.

Companies are increasing their use of currency hedging due to the impact of Trump tariffs and a weakening US dollar, leading to significant losses in the fourth quarter.

Central banks worldwide are accumulating gold reserves at an unprecedented rate, driven by geopolitical tensions, currency volatility, and a desire to diversify away from the US dollar.

Pemex's record-breaking local currency debt sale has pushed Mexico's monthly issuance to a record, despite it being only halfway through February, indicating strong investor demand and a positive market sentiment.

Fund managers have taken their most bearish stance on the US dollar in a decade, with bets against the currency outweighing positive wagers so far this year.

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

The Swiss franc's continuous rise is causing concerns among Swiss companies, as it may negatively impact their sales and profits due to the currency's safe-haven status.

The European Central Bank is revamping its euro liquidity offer to boost the currency's appeal globally, aiming to prevent market tensions and increase its use worldwide.

Ghana's Cedi has continued its weakness in 2026, extending its decline as companies pay for imports in US dollars, leading to a slight depreciation against the dollar.

Iran's leadership is facing a domestic and international crisis, with sustained protests and sanctions pressure affecting the country's economy and stability.

The CEO of PGI Global has been sentenced to 20 years for running a $200 million Ponzi scheme involving bitcoin and forex trading, where investors were misled and funds were misused.