US Dollar Index Surges Above 99.00 on Strong Economic Data

The US Dollar Index rose above 99.00 following stronger-than-expected US economic data and signals of a more hawkish Fed stance, reinforcing expectations for higher-for-longer interest rates. The dollar's strength is being driven by widening US yield differentials, as Treasury yields climbed on reduced bets for near-term rate cuts. This dynamic particularly pressures non-yielding currencies and emerging market assets, with EUR and EM FX most vulnerable to further USD appreciation. Traders are now focused on the upcoming PCE inflation report, which will provide critical input on the Fed’s policy trajectory and potential follow-through in dollar strength.

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