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

The dollar held steady after Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller argued for further interest rate increases, pointing to expectations of rising inflation ahead. The move transmits mainly through the rate differential channel: a hawkish Fed signal widens expected yield gaps against major peers, supporting USD demand while inflation repricing pushes up front-end Treasury yields. The dollar's stabilization suggests the currency is absorbing the hawkish signal rather than extending gains, with the greatest sensitivity in rate-sensitive pairs such as USD/JPY, where the Bank of Japan's ultra-loose stance leaves yield spreads most exposed, and in EUR/USD and GBP/USD, where European and UK rate expectations diverge from the Fed path. Commodity-linked currencies including AUD, CAD and NZD may face mixed pressure, as tighter US financial conditions weigh on global risk appetite even as firm inflation supports the terms of trade. Traders will watch the next US Consumer Price Index release for confirmation of the inflation upturn Waller described, alongside upcoming Fed speaker commentary that could validate or challen

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