2025-02-06 10:59:03The dollar index edged up to 108 on Thursday, set to snap a three-session losing streak, as traders evaluated the US economic and monetary outlook alongside trade war developments. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Fox Business that the Trump administration prioritizes 10-year Treasury yields over the Federal Reserve’s interest rate in efforts to lower borrowing costs. He also clarified that President Trump is not pressuring the Fed to cut rates, despite his remarks at Davos last month. On tariffs, Bessent stated they aim to restore US manufacturing. Meanwhile, in its first policy meeting of the year, the Fed held rates steady, emphasizing the need to monitor inflation before easing. Markets currently anticipate two 25bps rate cuts in 2025. Meanwhile, the jobs report due tomorrow will be keenly watched for further insights on the labour market. The dollar strengthened the most against the British pound, with the Bank of England cutting borrowing costs for a third time as expected.