The US dollar weakened across Latin American markets on Monday as traders weighed escalating hostilities between Israel and Iran against a busy week of global central-bank meetings, including the Federal Reserve’s policy decision. The greenback slipped below 940 Chilean pesos, eased to about 4,100 Colombian pesos and traded down 0.19% at R$5.53 in Brazil, where the Ibovespa equity index advanced 1.06%. The muted move has prompted questions about the currency’s traditional haven status. “The dollar’s crown is a little tarnished,” said Jeremy Stretch, head of G-10 foreign-exchange strategy at CIBC Capital Markets. Gold prices also edged lower, adding to evidence that investors anticipate the conflict will remain contained while monetary-policy signals take center stage.
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💵 Actualizamos | Dólar transa con fuerte caída cerca de $ 935 mientras se modera la preocupación por el conflicto en Medio Oriente https://t.co/GQAtGfBPx6
Dólar cae con fuerza este lunes y se ubica sobre los $4.100. 💵📉 Las tensiones geopolíticas presionan a la baja a la divisa estadounidense. Inversores confían que conflicto Israel- Irán no se extenderá. Detalles. ⬇️ https://t.co/Nc9SPfbm4Y