The U.S. dollar fell ahead of the release of key employment data, which could impact the Federal Reserve's rate cut expectations. Antje Praefcke, a foreign exchange analyst at Commerzbank, noted that the dollar may experience fluctuations on Wednesday and Thursday as investors hold back from taking significant positions ahead of Friday’s jobs report.
Praefcke emphasized the importance of the August employment data, especially following July’s report, which raised speculation about the potential for a larger rate cut. Investors are now eagerly awaiting Friday’s report, which could be decisive in shaping market sentiment and the Fed’s next moves on interest rates.