The U.S. dollar came off two-week lows and displayed some strength on Wednesday, as rising concerns about the economic impact of the dreaded coronavirus spread weighed on some major currencies.
Data showing a much bigger than expected increase in U.S. new home sales in the month of January supported dollar's uptick.
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April 17, 2026 15:29 ET The ongoing conflict in the Middle East continues to raise concerns for policymakers who worry about the impact of the supply shock and high energy prices on the real economy. Producer price data and various survey results on the housing market were the main news from the U.S. this week. In Europe, industrial production data for the euro area gained attention. GDP figures out of China and the policy move by the Singapore central bank were in focus in Asia.