The U.S. dollar gained against major world currencies after its August 1 tumble

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A poorly performing U.S. dollar slightly rebounded against major currencies as Friday’s U.S. employment data showed less-than-expected growth in July. Investors also reacted to President Trump’s firing of the Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner Erika McEntarfer, ahead of the Fed’s decision on interest rates. Fed Governor Adriana Kugler’s unexpected resignation and Trump’s firing of a top labor official dealt a blow to the U.S. dollar, sinking it 1.5% against the Euro and 2% against the Japan...