Dollar steady as zero hour on "Liberation Day" closes in
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The dollar firmed a touch and other currencies held tight ranges on Wednesday as traders anxiously awaited details of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff plans later in the day that could set the tone for markets in the near term. The euro last bought $1.0792 while sterling steadied at $1.2924, both little changed ahead of a White House Rose Garden announcement scheduled for 2000 GMT that will likely see the imposition of dramatic new duties that could upend the global trade system. Trump has for weeks trumpeted April 2 as "Liberation Day", and White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said reciprocal tariffs on countries that impose duties on U.S. goods would take effect immediately after Trump's announcement. "Markets are going to be jittery ahead of the announcement," said Carol Kong, a currency strategist at Commonwealth Bank of Australia. "Sentiment is going to be driven by any further tariff headl...