Dollar Near 19-Month High, Set for Best Week in Two Months on Rate Hike Bets
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The US dollar remained close to a 19-month high and is poised for its best weekly gain in two months due to expectations of a larger interest rate hike. This increase in US yields has pushed the Japanese yen near the critical 160 level, raising concerns among traders about potential market intervention.
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