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U.S. Dollar Dips as Inflation Eases, Currencies Rally

2/19/2026

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The U.S. dollar fell during the week ending February 13, with the Dollar Index down 0.73% to 96.92 as softening consumer price inflation heightened expectations for Federal Reserve easing.
The euro and the British pound rose against the dollar, with EUR/USD at 1.1869 and GBP/USD at 1.3649.
The Australian dollar increased by 0.83% to 0.7075.
Japan's GDP growth missed forecasts, contributing to fluctuations in USD/JPY, which closed at 152.70.

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The U.S. dollar fell during the week ending February 13, with the Dollar Index down 0.73% to 96.92 as softening consumer price inflation heightened expectations for Federal Reserve easing.
The euro and the British pound rose against the dollar, with EUR/USD at 1.1869 and GBP/USD at 1.3649.
The Australian dollar increased by 0.83% to 0.7075.
Japan's GDP growth missed forecasts, contributing to fluctuations in USD/JPY, which closed at 152.70.