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The U.S. dollar declined against its major counterparts in the New York session on Tuesday, following the release of producer inflation data for April and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's speech at a banking event in Amsterdam.

With inflation coming in hotter-than-expected during the first quarter, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the central bank needs to be patient with regard to interest rates. "The first quarter in the United States was notable for its lack of further progress on inflation," Powell said during remarks at the annual general meeting of the Foreign Bankers' Association in Amsterdam on Tuesday.

Producer prices in the U.S. increased by more than expected in the month of April, according to a report released by the Labor Department on Tuesday. The Labor Department said its producer price index for final demand climbed by 0.5 percent in April after a revised 0.1 percent dip in March. Economists had expected producer prices to rise by 0.3 percent.

Producer prices in the U.S. increased by more than expected in the month of April, according to a report released by the Labor Department on Tuesday.

The Japanese yen is experiencing a significant decline against the US dollar, marking the seventh consecutive session of this trend.

In the most recent trading session, asset classes remained largely unchanged as markets awaited key U.S. inflation data. The Producer Price Index (PPI) is set for release today, followed by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) tomorrow.

The Dollar Index (DXY) steadied, settling at 105.30 (105.20) ahead of more Fed speak this week. US Treasury Yields rebounded, with the 10-Year Rate climbing to 4.50% (4.45%).

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