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Why the Fed’s hawkish stance signals a step-change in U.S. dollar sentiment — and a new direction

Why the Fed’s hawkish stance signals a step-change in U.S. dollar sentiment — and a new direction
MarketWatch Friday 19 June 2026, 11:17 UTC By Jules Rimmer 1 min read
Key Points

Interest rate differentials, growth prospects, demand for capital from AI investment and bumper stock market issuance is generating demand for the dollar and a bullish impulse

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