INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
dollar since January 2025, hitting its lowest level since March 2022, according to official market data.The ICE U.S
Dollar Index fell to 97.92 on April 21, 2025, before edging up to 98.25
tariff rate to 22.5%, the highest since 1909.These measures aim to revive domestic manufacturing and narrow the trade deficit, which reached
However, markets have reacted with unease, driving capital toward safer assets like German bonds and the euro, which surged 5% against the
dollar this month.Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defends the strategy, asserting that tariffs will generate revenue for tax relief while
fostering economic sovereignty
He dismisses claims of investor flight, noting a $284.7 billion inflow into U.S
(Photo Internet reproduction)Yet, speculative bets on the dollar have dropped 39% in the past year, signaling market caution
The euro, now at $1.1485, its highest in three years, alongside gains in the yen and Swiss franc, reflects investor bets on slower U.S
Powell insists rates will remain steady until tariff impacts clarify, as inflation forecasts climb to 2.8% for 2025.From a mercantile
perspective, a weaker dollar boosts U.S
exports, making goods cheaper abroad and supporting industries like agriculture and energy
fundamentals.However, rising Treasury yields, at 4.8% for 10-year notes, and a 1.7% single-day dollar drop in early April highlight
All data, including the 9% dollar drop, tariff rates, and capital flows, come from verified market records and official statements.This
narrative avoids fabrication, maintaining a neutral, mercantile lens focused on trade and economic sovereignty, crafted to engage business
readers with clear, factual insight.
