Dollar Drops Amid Speculation of Fed Rate Cuts

The U.S. dollar weakened against major currencies after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's comments suggested upcoming rate cuts. The yen and Australian dollar showed strong performance, recovering from previous lows. Markets anticipate several cuts through next year, while geopolitical tensions and shutdown effects were downplayed by officials.

The U.S. dollar saw a decline against a range of currencies following comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell that increased expectations for future rate cuts.

The yen and the Australian dollar rebounded as the dollar faced downward pressure, particularly after China's stronger yuan fixing.

Market participants are pricing in multiple cuts next year, while geopolitical tensions are temporarily sidelined, and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer calmed concerns over U.S.-China trade relationships.

(With inputs from agencies.)