The U.S. dollar took a dive in late afternoon trade on Thursday, following a news report that President Donald Trump is leaning toward Jerome Powell as the next chairman of the Federal Reserve. Powell, who is currently a governor at the central bank, is considered a dovish candidate, as is Chairwoman Janet Yellen, whose term ends in February. The ICE U.S. Dollar index slipped 0.3% to 93.126.
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