US dollar struggles as recession worries simmer, bets on slower rate hike

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US dollar struggles as recession worries simmer, bets on slower rate hike

US dollar struggles as recession worries simmer, bets on slower rate hike. The yuan hovered near an almost three-month high after China revealed a loosening of COVID restrictions. Long-term Treasury yields plunged to analmost three month low overnight. Democrats strengthened their razor-thin majority in the senate after a narrow win for incumbent Raphael Warnock in Georgia.  The Democrats will still be divided after the 2024 presidential elections. This will be the main catalyst for the Fed's decision. It is expected to raise rates by half a point on Dec. 14.