The U.S. dollar whipsaws and falls to a four-year low against a basket of currencies following comments from President Trump that he remained sanguine about the greenback’s recent slide. All eyes are on today’s Fed rate decision as investors ponder who will replace outgoing Chairman Jerome Powell. Chip maker ASML beats on Q4 booking and ups its forecast ahead of expectations on the back of encouraging A.I. demand. And in luxury news, LVMH defies expectations to post a 1 per cent rise in sales. This was offset by FY operating profit which fell by almost10 per cent.  

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