Dollar Dips Ahead Of Trade Talks – 21 August, 2018

President Trump’s comments about his disapproval of the U.S. Fed rate hike has continues to weigh the dollar down against major currencies. The euro gained 0.8 percent overnight against the dollar to $1.1601. The dollar index was down 0.1 percent to 95.186 causing it to reach its lowest since the second week in August, after falling 0.7 the day before. U.S.- China trade talks and Federal Reserve minutes are expected to take place and be released on Wednesday.