US dollar hovers near 2026 highs as oil's rise spurs hawkish central bank bets - Reuters
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The US dollar is near 2026 highs due to rising oil prices and central bank policies.
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The US dollar traded near 2026 highs as rising oil prices fueled expectations that central banks will maintain hawkish monetary policies. Markets are betting on continued aggressive interest rate stances from major central banks in response to inflationary pressures from higher energy costs.
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