币界网报道：Former President Donald Trump criticized Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, suggesting he may lower interest rates to benefit Democrats ahead of the November election. Trump's remarks, made during a Fox Business interview, caused the U.S. dollar index to drop 0.48% to 104.8. The dollar had been strengthening due to expectations the Fed would maintain higher rates longer amid persistent inflation. Analysts note Trump's comments add political uncertainty to currency markets already sensitive to Fed policy signals. Powell has emphasized the Fed's independence, but markets remain watchful for any shifts in monetary policy that could influence the election outcome. The dollar's decline reflects traders pricing in potential political pressure on the Fed.