The dollar has strengthened across the board this morning as recession fears have boosted its safe haven appeal.
Poor economic data releases from the US did not prevent the dollar from strengthening. The consumer confidence index dropped to its lowest level in 16 months in June, whilst the Richmond Manufacturing Index fell below expectations.
Today, the markets will be listening closely to Federal Reserve Chair, Jerome Powell, speak at the European Central Bank’s forum in Portugal.
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