Dollar Soars Amid Fed Policy Speculations and Upcoming Jobs Report

The dollar surged to a two-week high against the euro, driven by speculation about Federal Reserve policy easing and a key U.S. jobs report. Traders' expectations for a significant Fed rate cut shifted, impacting currencies like the yen and euro. Friday's upcoming labor data could further influence market movements.

The dollar surged to a two-week high against the euro on Monday as traders adjusted their expectations for aggressive policy easing by the Federal Reserve. The market is now shifting its focus to a crucial U.S. jobs report at the week's end.

The yen also weakened against the dollar, driven by a rise in long-term Treasury yields and stable U.S. inflation, affecting traders' bets on a significant Fed rate cut. The dollar index strengthened to 101.79, a level last seen on Aug. 20, while the euro dipped to $1.1046.

This week could see fluctuating dollar values due to a mix of macroeconomic data and a U.S. public holiday, which economists forecast will culminate in a robust non-farm payroll report on Friday. Analysts believe a strong labor market could solidify expectations for a 25-basis-point rate cut later this month.

(With inputs from agencies.)