U.S. Dollar Holds Steady as Investors Await China NPC Meeting Stimulus Details
- THE CHINA NOW
- Nov 8, 2024
- 3 min read

Summary
The U.S. dollar ends a turbulent week with slight gains, boosted by renewed optimism following Donald Trump's election victory.
Market focus shifts to China's NPC Standing Committee meeting, with investors eyeing possible stimulus measures to support the yuan.
The Federal Reserve and Bank of England both cut interest rates, signaling cautious approaches in the face of inflation concerns.
The U.S. dollar steadied on Friday as markets reacted to Donald Trump’s return to the White House and what it could mean for U.S. economic policy and interest rates. As the week ends, global attention turns to China's National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, which concludes a five-day meeting on Friday. Investors are hopeful that the committee will unveil economic stimulus measures that could provide a boost to the yuan and positively impact currencies often linked to Chinese economic performance, such as the Australian dollar.