Dollar steadies as Waller argues for more rate hikes, inflation up next

The dollar steadied after Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller argued for further interest rate increases and signaled that inflation is expected to rise again. The move reflects a rate-differential channel: a hawkish Fed stance widens expected yield gaps against peers, which supports dollar demand, though the rebound is tempered by uncertainty over how persistent the inflation rebound will prove. The yen and other low-yielding or policy-lagging currencies, including the euro, sterling, and the Antipodeans, are most exposed to shifts in relative policy expectations, while the Australian and New Zealand dollars also carry added sensitivity to global risk appetite. Traders will focus on the upcoming U.S. consumer price index release, since a hotter-than-expected reading would likely reinforce the case for additional tightening and push further dollar strength, whereas a softer print could unwind the recent steadying.

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