The dollar index fell for a fourth consecutive session on Tuesday, sliding to 97, its lowest level since mid-September, as investors positioned ahead of the Fed’s monetary policy decision due on Wednesday. The central bank is widely expected to leave interest rates unchanged, although concerns over its independence from political pressure remain in focus. Speculation has intensified that a new Fed chair could be announced as early as this week, with President Trump widely expected to nominate a more dovish candidate. The dollar was also weighed down by renewed fears of a government shutdown after Democratic leaders threatened to block a $1.2 trillion funding package if it includes additional allocations for Homeland Security. Adding to the pressure, the greenback has been caught in a broader “sell America” trade, alongside speculation over a potential joint US-Japan currency intervention aimed at stemming further losses in Japanese bonds and supporting the yen.
