How much has the US dollar fallen since Trump inauguration?
The US Dollar Index has fallen more than 7% since Trump’s inauguration. ‘Sanity premium’ for the dollar under Biden? Low interest rates are one factor behind the dollar’s weakness.
Is Trump's 'America First' Philosophy hurting the dollar?
Low interest rates are one factor behind the dollar’s weakness. But some economists and market strategists argue that the dollar has also been hurt by Trump’s penchant for trade wars with, well, just about everyone because of his “America First” philosophy.
Will more spending weaken the dollar?
More spending could weaken the dollar, especially if Biden also looks to roll back some of Trump’s tax cuts. That could reduce corporate and consumer spending. But conventional wisdom may no longer apply. The US Dollar Index has fallen more than 7% since Trump’s inauguration. ‘Sanity premium’ for the dollar under Biden?
Would a Biden presidency boost the dollar?
Here's how vacationers are reacting The value of the dollar has taken a hit this year as the coronavirus pandemic ravaged America’s economy. Conventional wisdom holds that a Biden presidency would drag the US currency down further. But there’s nothing conventional about 2020 — some argue a Biden win would actually boost the dollar.