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US Dollar Hits Three-Year Low as Euro and Russian Rouble Surge

Trump's erratic tariff policies fuel currency realignment, with recession fears mounting and investor confidence shaken.

Pound Sterling notes and change are seen inside a cash resgister in a coffee shop in Manchester, Britain, Septem,ber 21, 2018. REUTERS/Phil Noble/File Photo
A trader works on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., April 15, 2025.  REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
An employee of a money changer holds a stack of U.S.  Dollar notes before giving it to a customer in Jakarta, October 8, 2015. REUTERS/Beawiharta/File Photo
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Overview

  • The US dollar index has dropped to its lowest level in three years, losing over 4% since early April, driven by tariff-induced policy uncertainty.
  • The euro has gained more than 10% against the dollar in 2025, reflecting a flight from US assets and growing confidence in the eurozone economy.
  • The Russian rouble has strengthened 38% against the dollar this year, becoming the top-performing global currency due to high interest rates and capital controls.
  • Global investors are reallocating capital from US assets to alternative currencies like the euro and rouble, citing concerns over US economic stability.
  • Economic analysts warn that Trump's inconsistent trade policies could push the US into a recession, exacerbating long-term growth challenges.