【特稿】英媒：美元走向自2017年以来最深年度跌幅

Group 1 - The dollar is heading towards its deepest annual decline since 2017, with a predicted further weakening by 2026 due to ongoing interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve [1] - The dollar has dropped 9.5% against a basket of major currencies this year, influenced by concerns over the U.S. economy stemming from President Trump's trade war [1] - The euro has surged nearly 14% against the dollar this year, reaching its highest level since 2021, making it the best-performing major Western currency [1] Group 2 - Analysts predict that the Federal Reserve may continue to cut rates next year, while other central banks, including the European Central Bank, may maintain or even raise borrowing costs, leading to further dollar depreciation [1] - The future trajectory of the dollar in 2026 may depend on the successor to current Fed Chairman Jerome Powell, particularly if the new appointee is perceived to be more susceptible to White House pressure for aggressive rate cuts [1] - Investor Peter Schiff warns of a potential historic crisis for the U.S. economy, with inflation and rising gold and silver prices undermining confidence in U.S. Treasury securities, which could lead to a sharp decline in the dollar [2]