US Dollar strengthens as global markets react to rate hike expectations
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Federal Reserve, Reserve Bank of Australia
Global
September 29, 2026
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US Dollar tests multi-month highs against major currencies. Reserve Bank of Australia raises cash rate to 4.60%, but the Australian dollar falls. Markets price in higher probability of Federal Reserve rate hikes.
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