Dollar Soars on Fed Rate Hike Expectations

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The U.S. dollar strengthened against major currencies as market expectations shifted toward additional Federal Reserve rate hikes. Traders reassessed the timing and magnitude of future policy moves following recent economic data and Fed communications, pushing the dollar index to multi-week highs. The movement reflects broader investor sentiment about the interest rate differential between U.S. and foreign assets, which typically makes dollar-denominated investments more attractive when American rates rise or are expected to rise. Currency markets remain sensitive to Fed signals as policymakers balance inflation concerns against economic growth prospects.