ForexLive Americas FX news wrap: Dollar soft but cross-currents continue

Forex news for New York trade on April 17, 2020:
Markets:
– Gold down $33 to $1685
– WTI crude oil down 50-cents to $25.15 (June contract)
– S&P 50 up 75 points to 2874
The US dollar was under pressure for most of North American trade as it reversed a move that took place in Asia and early in