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Story: Dollar Slides as Oil Retreat Sparks Risk Rally

By Sydney TheCMO

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The greenback tumbled Monday. Oil prices cooled off from their recent surge, pushing investors toward riskier bets across global markets as energy cost fears started to fade.

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Crude prices fell hard after weeks of gains that had markets on edge about inflation and economic growth. Brent futures slid 2.1% to $74.

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The euro jumped 0.4% against the dollar to $1.1050 as European markets rallied on hopes that lower energy costs might take some heat off inflation pressures.

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Emerging market currencies showed mixed results though. Brazil's real got a boost from higher commodity prices in other sectors, but South Africa's rand struggled with domestic…

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Treasury yields held steady with the 10-year note at 3.25% as bond traders waited for more clarity on Fed policy. U.S.

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Fed Chair Jerome Powell speaks later this week. Market watchers expect his comments could shed light on whether the central bank will stick with its current rate path or adjust…

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But traders aren't getting too comfortable yet. Geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and China keep bubbling under the surface, creating uncertainty about longer-term market…

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European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde also addresses markets this week, and investors want to hear how the ECB plans to respond to the energy price swings and their…

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Crypto markets stayed volatile with Bitcoin dipping below $40,000 before bouncing back slightly.

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The Australian dollar gained to 0.7200 against the greenback, helped by strong economic data and steady demand for the country's iron ore and coal exports from Asian buyers.

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The Bank of England kept rates at 4.0% in its latest decision, reflecting a cautious approach amid economic uncertainties. Canada's dollar reached 1.2500 against the U.S.

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Switzerland's franc held at 0.9300 per dollar as the Swiss National Bank maintains focus on inflation control. The Swiss economy shows resilience with steady growth data.

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Turkey's lira slipped to 19.30 per dollar as economic instability and high inflation continue to challenge the country.

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Markets await central bank comments that could shift sentiment quickly. Oil's cooling provides temporary relief but questions about long-term stability remain.

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Recent data from the International Energy Agency shows global oil inventories rose 2.8 million barrels last week, the largest build in three months.

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