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The dollar eased on Monday following U.S. President Joe Biden’s decision to end his reelection campaign, which opens the door for another Democrat to challenge Donald Trump.
China’s yuan remained stable despite the central bank’s decision to cut a key interest rate.
The U.S. currency slipped by 0.08% to 157.38 yen early in the Asian day, while the euro gained 0.11% to $1.0895.
See: USDJPY trading at 156.614 as seen on the VT Markets app.
Biden announced his exit from the race on Sunday and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic candidate for the November election. Former President Trump, the Republican nominee, leads betting markets after Biden’s poor debate performance last month and rising concerns about his mental competence.
My fellow Democrats, I have decided not to accept the nomination and to focus all my energies on my duties as President for the remainder of my term. My very first decision as the party nominee in 2020 was to pick Kamala Harris as my Vice President. And it’s been the best… pic.twitter.com/x8DnvuImJV
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) July 21, 2024
This shift in the political landscape could influence market sentiments. If Harris proves to be a stronger candidate, it might turn the polls and affect the dollar’s value. The upcoming polls will play a crucial role in determining the dollar’s direction, especially in relation to the odds of a Trump win.
The British pound gained 0.15% to $1.2931, while the Australian dollar added 0.08% to $0.6691.
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Meanwhile, the dollar held steady at 7.2881 yuan in offshore trading after the People’s Bank of China cut the seven-day reverse repo rate to 1.7% from 1.8%. This move aims to improve open market operations and support the real economy.
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