The dollar fell sharply on Thursday and is on track for an annual decline after two years of strong gains as expectations of an interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve next year are holding back markets.
As the year comes to a close, thin liquidity and limited volatility are predicted until the new year.
The dollar index, a measure of the US currency against six rivals, fell to a new five-month low of 100.81. The index fell 0.5% on Wednesday and is on track to fall 2.6% this year, shedding two straight years of strong gains.
According to the CME FedWatch tool, investors remain focused on the timing of a Fed rate cut, with the market pricing in an 89% chance of a cut by March 2024. Futures imply up to 158 basis points about the Fed easing next year.