Investors weigh rates and economic outlooks as the dollar rises
Investors weigh rates and economic outlooks as the dollar rises On Thursday, the dollar gained ground, supported by an increase in U.S. Treasury yields. Investors weighed the outlook of Federal Reserve policy against the possibility that high interest rates could cause a recession. Next week will bring a host of important central bank decisions, including those of the Federal Reserve, European Central Bank, and Bank of England. Investors and traders need to know if inflation has reached its peak. This will allow policymakers greater flexibility to offer lower interest-rate increases in the months ahead. The U.S. monthly consumer inflation report…