key economic data from the United States and China, while the
Thai baht stood out with gains as it resumed trade after a
three-day break.
investors considered news of U.S. sanctions targeting the
country’s sovereign debt. The rouble opened 0.1% weaker
against the dollar after tumbling 2% on Thursday.
The Thai baht firmed nearly a percent and hit a
two-week high as the dollar dipped. The currency, however, could
face pressure in the near-term on the back of a record rise in
new COVID-19 cases and virus curbs in Thailand.
“Even if the U.S. dollar remains sideways or slightly