World · 2 February 2026
Dollar Declines Sharply: U.S. Currency Falls 10% Since Trump's Return, Continuing 2025 Weakness
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Following Trump's inauguration, the dollar has posted its largest annual drop since 2017, declining approximately 10%. Financial markets have been unsettled by escalating diplomatic strains, with the dispute linked to Greenland weighing heavily on investor sentiment. Sustained market selling reinforces currency weakness, demonstrating trader nervousness about volatile policy choices creating financial uncertainty.
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