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United States Dollar Index weakens further amid correction in US bond yields
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The US Dollar (USD) extends its decline against its major peers on Friday as United States (US) Treasury Yields correct after failing to extend the rally. In the Asian trade, the US Dollar Index (DXY), which gauges the Greenback’s value against six major currencies, trades 0.1% lower to near 102.02. The DXY faced significant selling pressure on late ...
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