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Dollar girded by bets on a US hiking cycle
Economic Times 2 hrs ago·16 Sept 2026, 2:42 am
The US dollar is holding steady as investors gear up for the Federal Reserve's latest policy meeting. Market sentiment is leaning heavily towards a 25 basis points interest rate hike, which would signal that the central bank is committed to fighting inflation. This anticipation is keeping the dollar strong against major global currencies.
For Indian investors, this move is significant because it often leads to a stronger US currency. A stronger dollar can make imports more expensive and may put pressure on emerging market currencies, including the Rupee. It also influences the flow of foreign capital into Indian markets.
Investors should watch the Fed's official statement and the accompanying economic projections. Any signals about the future path of interest rates or comments on global growth will likely drive further movements in the forex market.
Excerpt from Economic Times
On Wednesday, the dollar maintained its recent strength against leading currencies as traders eagerly awaited the Federal Reserve's anticipated interest rate hike. A rise of 25 basis points seems to be the consensus among market players. Meanwhile, the yen surged significantly amid discussions of intervention and…Read the original at Economic Times
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