https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dollar-near-two-week-high-as-warsh-boosts-rate-hike-bets-yen-hovers-near-160Continuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dollar-near-two-week-high-as-warsh-boosts-rate-hike-bets-yen-hovers-near-160https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dollar-near-two-week-high-as-warsh-boosts-rate-hike-bets-yen-hovers-near-160#u53346Tue, 01 Sep 2026 01:10:13 +0000The US dollar reached a two-week high and its largest gain in four weeks after comments from Kevin Warsh increased market expectations for Federal Reserve rate hikes. Traders are hedging for a larger rebound as inflation data supports these bets. Meanwhile, the Japanese yen has slipped past 160. While the dollar is positioned for a weekly gain, some analysts suggest growth may be limited since a September rate hike is not guaranteed. The euro remains stable near 1.16 as markets await the US jobs report.Why it mattersMarket volatility is driven by conflicting views on the Federal Reserve's