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US Dollar Firms as Hawkish Fed Bets and Oil Rebound Pressure Asian Currencies

By Chee Liang CFA3 min read

Singapore, 23 June 2026 – The US dollar strengthened as investors increased bets that the Federal Reserve may keep monetary policy tighter for longer, while a rebound in oil prices and renewed caution across global markets added pressure on Asian currencies.

The dollar index traded around 101.01, staying close to its highest level in about a year as markets adjusted to a more hawkish US rate outlook. Stronger short-term Treasury yields supported the greenback, with investors increasingly pricing in the possibility that the Federal Reserve could raise interest rates again before year-end if inflation remains persistent.

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  • Chee Liang CFA specializes in financial advice and global economic trends, delivering clear insights to help readers navigate markets, investments, and the shifting dynamics of the world economy.