The US dollar begins this week on a stronger weekly footing against the pound, euro and a handful of rival currencies.
The dollar index (DXY) rose to a seven-week high of above 105, after the latest data showed the Fed’s preferred gauge to measure inflation grew more than expected in January. This supports the Fed’s case for further monetary tightening.
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