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US Dollar Dips as British Pound Hits Two-Week High

8/10/2025

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The US dollar edged up but is on track for a weekly drop as markets brace for a more lenient Federal Reserve after President Trump nominated Stephen Miran. In contrast, the British pound surged to a two-week high against the dollar, buoyed by the Bank of England's rate cut, even amid a divided vote on future adjustments.

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The US dollar edged up but is on track for a weekly drop as markets brace for a more lenient Federal Reserve after President Trump nominated Stephen Miran. In contrast, the British pound surged to a two-week high against the dollar, buoyed by the Bank of England's rate cut, even amid a divided vote on future adjustments.