ORLANDO, Florida (Reuters) - MARKET UPDATE

Concerns in the USA

Investors are questioning the reliability of U.S. Treasuries and the dollar as the world's reserve currency following a tumultuous week in global markets. The Trump administration's economic and political agenda is raising doubts about the U.S. financial system's credibility. This has led to growing fear among investors.

The ongoing U.S.-China trade tensions and tariff actions by President Donald Trump contributed to weakening the dollar and U.S. bonds. Traditional safe-haven assets like gold, the yen, and the Swiss franc saw significant increases in value. The European Central Bank and Swiss National Bank are cautious about the impact of a global trade war on their exchange rates.

The Chinese yuan has faced downward pressure as a result of the trade conflict. Despite Wall Street's recent rally, uncertainty remains high, with market visibility low. Investors are eagerly awaiting guidance from key institutions like the White House, Treasury, and Federal Reserve in the upcoming week.

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