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US dollar hits two-week high as surging oil prices lift Treasury yields and Fed rate hike expectations

The US dollar reached a two‑week high as oil price gains lifted Treasury yields and heightened expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike.

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Sophie Laurent · FX & Rates Desk · 18 Sept 2026 · 05:56 · 1 min read
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US dollar hits two-week high as surging oil prices lift Treasury yields and Fed rate hike expectations

The US dollar rose to a two‑week high, driven by higher oil prices that lifted Treasury yields.

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The move also raised expectations for a Federal Reserve rate hike, influencing FX dynamics for European and Swiss desks monitoring cross‑asset inflation pressures.

Further verified details were not immediately available.

This article was produced with AI assistance and edited by a Finance Review Daily journalist.
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Sophie Laurent
FX & Rates Desk

Sophie covers currency markets and central bank policy across Europe, with a focus on how rate decisions ripple through FX pairs. She has been tracking the ECB's policy path since the start of the current easing cycle.

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