Dollar Downturn Accelerates Ahead of August NFP
The US dollar has been experiencing a short-term decline in value, accelerating towards its expected lows by August ahead of the upcoming Non-Farm Payroll (NFP) release. According to FOREX.com, this downtrend is likely due to market expectations for a positive NFP figure, which could strengthen the greenback.
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