The dollar strengthened yesterday, as fears about the Chinese coronavirus pushed investors to safe-haven currencies. The virus has now killed 81 people and 2800 have been infected globally.
Today, a series of data will be released for the US, including Durable Goods Orders. They are expected to increase by 0.3% month-on-month.
Former US National Security Advisor, John Bolton, has been called to testify at President Trump’s impeachment trial. This follows claims, made in an unpublished book written by Bolton, that Trump was directly linked to a plan to freeze aid to Ukraine in exchange for a political favour.
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