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Dollar Slides After Trump Targets Fed Chair

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April 21, 2025 Negative I want to start investing or grow my portfolio
Dollar Slides After Trump Targets Fed Chair

A fresh social‑media attack from President Trump calling Fed Chair Jerome Powell a “major loser” rattled markets Monday, knocking the U.S. Dollar Index to a three‑year low and sparking a 2.4% drop in the S&P 500. Fears about Fed independence and an escalating tariff war drove investors toward gold and other safe‑haven assets.

What this means for you:
A weaker dollar can push up prices on imported goods, so everyday items from electronics to coffee could cost you more.
If you hold international investments, currency swings may boost foreign‑stock returns when converted back to dollars.
Travel abroad might get pricier, so locking in exchange rates early could save money on summer plans.

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