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The U.S. Dollar starts the week in familiar ranges amid uncertainty over U.S. trade policy, following a Supreme Court ruling declaring tariffs illegal and a temporary 15 percent tariff order from the White House. Domestically, Q4 GDP growth fell short at 1.4 percent, while inflation remains stubborn at 2.9 percent annually. Key data this week includes Factory Orders, Durable Goods, and January’s Producer Price Index. The Euro holds steady with minimal movement, as markets watch for tariff responses and Middle East tensions. Meanwhile, the Mexican Peso dropped nearly half a percent after cartel violence over the weekend, though Q4 GDP exceeded expectations at 1.8 percent. Volatility is expected as the week unfolds.