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US Dollar Plunges 10.8% in 2026 as British Pound Faces Fresh Pressure Below $1.30

US Dollar Plunges 10.8% in 2026 as British Pound Faces Fresh Pressure Below $1.30

The US Dollar Index has fallen 10.8% in early 2026 to its lowest level since 2022, triggering major shifts across global currency markets. The British Pound, despite gaining 7% in 2025, now faces renewed downward pressure with analysts forecasting potential decline below $1.30 amid UK budget uncertainty. Safe-haven currencies like the Swiss Franc are drawing increased demand as systemic instability concerns mount.

ViaNews Editorial Team (Finance)