The dollar has come under fresh downward pressure against all other major currencies.
With much of the recent value increase running out of steam, the dollar fell below 130 yen early last week and is now hovering around 127 yen.
The dollar's weak showing mirrors eroding confidence in the greenback, for which there are good reasons.
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