The U.S. dollar edged higher across the board on Monday, a day before the deadline for Washington and Beijing to strike a tariff deal and the release of a U.S. inflation report that could help determine whether the Federal Reserve lowers borrowing costs next month.

The U.S. dollar strengthened ahead of the deadline for a U.S.-China tariff deal and a key inflation report that could influence Federal Reserve interest rate decisions. A modest hawkish repricing of Fed expectations bolstered the dollar.

The American dollar has hit its rock bottom, at least since the Nixon days. The dollar is experiencing its worst value since 1973, and other factors may bring it even lower. There are a few tactics, however,