India, April 1 -- The U.S. dollar fell against its major counterparts in the New York session on Tuesday after weak economic data, while investors awaited more details on U.S. President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariff announcements set to be announced on Wednesday.
Data from the Institute for Supply Management showed activity in the U.S. manufacturing sector contracted in March after two consecutive months of expansion.
The ISM said its manufacturing PMI dipped to 49.0 in March from 50.3 in February, with a reading below 50 indicating contraction. Economists had expected the index to edge down to 49.5.
Trump is expected to unveil his long-awaited proposals for reciprocal tariffs on Wednesday.
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