US dollar reaches nearly two-month high amid hawkish Fed expectations
Strong manufacturing and services data, rising oil prices, and hawkish signals from Federal Reserve officials have pushed the dollar higher amid weak risk appetite, experts say.
The US dollar climbed to its highest level in nearly two months, driven by expectations that the Federal Reserve could maintain a more hawkish policy stance, according to Anadolu Agency.
Analysts pointed to a combination of factors behind the move, including stronger-than-expected manufacturing and services data, rising oil prices, and comments from Fed officials suggesting further interest rate increases could be on the table.
The dollar's gains came amid broadly weak risk appetite in financial markets, as investors weighed the prospect of tighter US monetary policy against ongoing global economic uncertainties.
A more hawkish Fed stance tends to support the dollar by making US assets more attractive relative to those in countries with lower interest rates, though it can also weigh on riskier asset classes such as equities and emerging-market currencies.
Market participants said they would continue to watch upcoming economic data and Fed communications for further signals on the path of US monetary policy.
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- US dollar reaches nearly 2-month high amid hawkish Fed expectations — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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