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Dollar Slides to Four-Year Low as Trump Comments Fuel Further Decline

Published January 28, 2026, 09:21
Dollar Slides to Four-Year Low as Trump Comments Fuel Further Decline

The dollar is nearing a four-year low, bolstering scenarios for a prolonged decline, following comments from President Donald Trump stating the US currency is “doing great.” Markets interpret this as a signal of tolerance for further dollar weakening. Simultaneously, the euro surged above $1.20 for the first time since 2021, ahead of the Fed’s interest rate decision. Trump’s stance, showing no concern about the dollar’s trajectory, has triggered bets on a long-term decline in the currency, potentially as a strategy to support American exporters. The dollar index saw a slight increase today, but pressures remain strong. Analysts, such as Stephen Jen of Eurizon SLJ Capital, argue that the Trump administration’s attitude signals the beginning of a new phase of dollar depreciation. Kyle Rodda of Capital.com notes that Trump’s statement suggests a “crisis of confidence” in the dollar. The dollar’s recent weakness is also attributed to expectations of further interest rate cuts by the Fed, uncertainty surrounding tariffs, political instability, and growing US fiscal deficits. Traders are even anticipating coordinated intervention by US and Japanese authorities to support the yen.