Wall Street analysts aren’t convinced the U.S. dollar’s rally Monday will continue this year. - AFP via Getty Images The U.S. dollar was attempting to bounce back Monday against the backdrop of a resilient economy and recent signs of sticky inflation — but that doesn’t mean it’s gaining strength as a safe-haven asset this year. Weakness reflected in the dollar’s January slide may remain, as investors’ confidence in the world’s reserve currency may be somewhat shaken. Most Read from MarketWatch The gre ...

Core Insights - The dollar experienced its worst first-half performance in a calendar year since at least the early 1970s, indicating significant challenges in the currency market [1] - Following the Federal Reserve's decision to cut interest rates again in September, the dollar has been rising steadily, suggesting a potential recovery in its value [1] Economic Performance - The first half of 2025 marked a historically poor performance for the dollar, highlighting the volatility and challenges faced by the currency [1] - The Federal Reserve's interest rate cuts initiated in September have positively impacted the dollar's performance, leading to a steady increase [1]