Dollar slips in choppy trading as traders grapple with Fed's giant rate cut
The U.S. dollar slipped in choppy trading on Wednesday as markets grappled with the supersized 50 basis point interest rate cut, as well as the switch to an easing monetary policy stance delivered by the Federal Reserve.
With the Fed set to cut interest rates, the dollar is losing a bit of its shine with foreign investors
The effect of a declining dollar is likely to be subdued, said economist Eswar Prasad, since other nations are seeing weak economic growth.
The Fed rate cut affects the US dollar. Should international travelers worry?
The Federal Reserve lowered its key interest rate by a hefty half percentage point Wednesday, moving ahead with its first rate cut in four years. As a result, the value of the dollar abroad fell slightly. Nevertheless, there's no need to rush to the nearest foreign currency exchange bureau if you have a trip abroad planned in the near future.
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