HONG KONG: The dollar edged down in Asian trade Thursday after an uninspiring statement from the Federal Reserve's latest policy meeting while concerns over Donald Trump's presidency hit equity markets.

After the central bank's first meeting of the year policymakers noted ongoing economic growth, job gains and improving business and consumer confidence, but gave little away about its intentions for monetary policy.

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