Monday, January 13, 2025

High US interest rates strengthen dollar, weaken Asian equities

Economist: Jan 13, 2025
The dollar reached a two-year high against a basket of major currencies, bolstered by a strong jobs report, released on Friday. The data dampened expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates aggressively in 2025. Share prices in Asia fell, as investors fear that prolonged high interest rates in America will draw capital to the dollar, draining funds from weaker currencies and emerging markets.

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