Dollar drops as commodity currencies gain on China strong manufacturing activity
The U.S. dollar dropped on Wednesday, weighed down by firmer commodity currencies that benefited from China's strong manufacturing activity data. Along with the Australian and New Zealand dollars, China's yuan rose after data showed Chinese manufacturing activity expanded at its fastest pace in a decade, smashing expectations.
Amo Sahota, executive director at FX advisory firm
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