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Dollar firms as hot inflation, hawkish Fed talk lift rate-hike bets
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.
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