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8 September 2026

Dollar Softens as Crypto Markets Retreat

USD/EUR at 0.86044 as dollar weakens; Bitcoin and Ethereum drop 0.23% and 0.3% respectively

Dollar Softens as Crypto Markets Retreat

The dollar ended the week on a softer note, with the USD/EUR exchange rate dipping to 0.86044, a 0.06% decline. The greenback also weakened against the pound, with USD/GBP falling to 0.7391, a 0.243% drop. However, the dollar gained ground against the yen, with USD/JPY rising to 156.25, a 0.154% increase.

Crypto markets saw a slight retreat, with Bitcoin falling to 79762 USD, a 0.23% decline. Ethereum also dipped, trading at 2504.96 USD, down 0.3%. The moves suggest a cautious tone in both traditional and digital asset markets.

Next week, all eyes will be on central bank meetings and economic data releases for further direction.

This content is informational and does not constitute financial advice.

Author

James Carter