The dollar rose as concerns grew that U.S.-China talks would not heal a rift over trade between the world’s largest economies. The Swiss franc slid in a mini “flash-crash”, dropping 1% during Monday’s Asia session.

A bad week for pound which set for its worst week since October as Brexit fog descends. Euro set for biggest weekly drop in four months as data showed an economic slowdown in Europe was spreading.

The Australian dollar bounced on Wednesday after its central bank opened the door to a possible rate cut. The global economic slowdown forces policymakers to go easy on rate hikes.

Swiss franc sinks as hopes for progress in the U.S.-China trade dispute fuelled a recovery in investors’ appetite for risk.

The dollar stood tall on Monday as strong U.S. jobs data fuelled demand while other currencies struggle in narrow ranges.