The U.S. dollar is showing remarkable strength, nearing its highest point since the pandemic. This comes as U.S. assets, especially stocks, surge. The dollar now stands 17% higher than its 20-year average against other major currencies. This strength is supported by the U.S. economy’s resilience, leading to reduced bets on Federal Reserve rate cuts. Higher […]
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