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Dollar meanders as traders await key US economic data
short by / on Wednesday, 7 January, 2026
The dollar hugged tight ranges on Wednesday ahead of a slew of US economic data that could set the tone for the Federal Reserve's rate outlook, something traders consider more consequential for currencies than ongoing geopolitical tensions. Markets have brushed off rising geopolitical tensions, with stocks higher and currencies and bonds little changed.