Dollar firms as hot inflation and hawkish Fed talk lift rate-hike bets
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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…
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- 01The dollar gained against multiple currencies on expected Fed rate hikes.
- 02Inflation data showed an increase in consumer prices.
- 03The yen weakened to its lowest level in over two months.