Dollar Soars on Treasury Yields and Fed Rate Hike Expectations

The U.S. dollar surged on Friday, set for its largest weekly gain in over two months, boosted by rising U.S. Treasury yields amid inflation pressures from higher energy prices. This spurred expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate hike later this year.

The euro dropped to a one-month low of $1.1635, losing more than 1.2% for the week, while the yen struggled despite higher domestic wholesale inflation. The Australian and New Zealand dollars also declined significantly against the dollar.

Despite mounting inflation, the U.S. economy showcased resilience with increased retail sales and stable labor market figures. Investor expectations for a Fed rate hike by December soared to nearly 50%, fueled by these economic indicators.

(With inputs from agencies.)