Dollar firms as hot inflation, hawkish Fed talk lift rate-hike bets
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- ✓The US dollar rose against most currencies on Wednesday after inflation data and hawkish comments from Federal Reserve officials.
- ✓"The dollar has continued to have some broad-based support on the expectation that the Fed would be more aggressive," said Rory Glass.
- ✓Many currencies fell as traders expect rate hikes.
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- Indian Markets
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- Economic Times
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- India Economy
The US dollar has gained against multiple currencies due to expectations of Federal Reserve interest rate hikes. Inflation data revealed an increase in consumer prices, prompting trader speculation about further monetary tightening. The Japanese yen has weakened to its lowest level in over two months, approaching significant mark. Many developed-market currencies are performing poorly against the dollar this year, attributed to widening interest-rate gaps.
The dollar rose against most currencies on Wednesday, extending gains after inflation data and hawkish comments from Federal Reserve officials a day earlier fuelled bets that the US central bank will raise interest rates next month.
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