Dollar hits one-year high after Fed signals higher rates
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The U.S. dollar rose to its highest level in a year on Thursday. The move came as investors processed the growing chance of higher interest rates following the Federal Reserve’s latest meeting.
U.S. markets were closed for a holiday, but currency trading continued. The dollar’s gain reflects a shift in expectations after the Fed’s policy update on Wednesday.