The dollar begins the week stronger than a handful of its rivals including sterling, the euro and the canadian dollar following surprising jobs data last week. This week, investors will be listening keenly to Chair of the Federal Reserve, Jerome Powell, who is due to give a speech before the Economic Club of Washington on Tuesday. Powell’s speech will give clues on the Fed’s policy plans.
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