The dollar is losing some of its appeal, according to strategists polled by Reuters, who said the U.S. currency’s fortunes have reversed in line with the Federal Reserve taking a dovish turn on rate hikes. Last year, the dollar outperformed on higher rates and a robust economy. But it had already started turning down before the Fed’s policy U-turn last week on worries that the U.S.-China trade war was putting downward pressure on growth. The poll of 70 currency strategists taken Jan 31-Feb 6 showed the U.S. dollar is forecast to give up most of 2018’s gains against major currencies over the coming year. Nearly 80 ... (full story)