The dollar has fallen against the pound and the euro as disappointing data releases overshadow the gains from the Federal Reserve’s latest interest rate decision.
US home sales in May fell to their lowest level in a year, building permits contracted by 7% and the Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index shrank by 3.3%.
Later today, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will speak. Markets will be listening for any further comments on the US interest rate timetable.
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