Dollar Soars Amid Inflation Fears and Policy Shifts

The U.S. dollar rose to a two-year high, driven by speculation over future Federal Reserve rate cuts and persistent above-target inflation. With President-elect Trump's policies expected to boost growth, yen and euro weakening continued, while Bitcoin saw significant fluctuations due to economic conditions.

The U.S. dollar climbed to a near two-year high on Monday, propelled by expectations that the Federal Reserve will adopt a less aggressive approach to rate cuts next year as inflation hovers above the Fed's 2% target.

Analysts anticipate that policy measures from President-elect Donald Trump's administration will stimulate economic growth, influencing the dollar's strength. Fed policymakers recently adjusted their interest-rate predictions for 2025, imagining 50 basis points in cuts instead of 100, contingent upon further inflation reductions.

Despite the yen and euro's decline against the dollar, Bitcoin has experienced a significant rise, marking about a 116% surge this year despite facing volatility. Meanwhile, speculation surrounds potential Bank of Japan interest-rate hikes and possible intervention due to the yen's ongoing depreciation.

(With inputs from agencies.)