Since Monday, December 2, the US Dollar has been depreciating against gold. The Greenback has already lost 1.50% or 2196 pips against yellow metal.
Most likely, the Greenback is pressured by various fundamental events. Firstly, on Monday, the World Trade Organization rejected the EU claims for providing subsidies to Airbus. Thus, the US could increase tariffs on more European goods.
Also, on Monday, Cuba took another step to end dual monetary system, and two department stores in Havana began to give change only in pesos.
Moreover, the US President Donald Trump announced tariffs on the US steel and aluminum imports from Brazil and Argentina. Trump claimed that the given countries control devaluation of their currencies, and it was harmful for the US farmers.
According to analysts, the Greenback was also pressured, as the US factory activity has been declining for four months. Also, the US construction spending dropped in October.
On Tuesday December 3, the EU representatives said that the union was ready to reciprocate in case the US would impose tariffs on the French products worth $2.4B.
All these events could negatively affect the demand for the US Dollar, as trade flows could decrease significantly.