{
  "id": 19544849,
  "title": "US dollar climbs against major currencies on rate hike expectations",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/us-dollar-climbs-against-major-currencies-on-rate-hike-expectations",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-11T20:12:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ajel English",
    "slug": "ajel-english",
    "url": "https://english.ajel.sa/business/vkk6hgrua"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The US dollar experienced a notable surge against major currencies following the release of inflation data and hawkish comments from Federal Reserve officials. This positive momentum continued on Thursday, as the dollar gained 0.69% to reach 159.83 yen, marking its highest level in over two months. The euro suffered a decline of 0.61% to $1.11, hitting its lowest point since May 2025. The British pound also depreciated by 0.47% to $1.33, nearing a two-week low, while the dollar strengthened by 0.86% to 0.832 Swiss francs, reaching its strongest level since mid-October. Overall, the dollar index, which measures the greenback's performance against six major currencies, rose 0.63% to 102.85, marking its highest level since April 2025.",
  "summary": "The US dollar strengthened after inflation data and hawkish Fed comments, fueling market expectations of a rate hike next month.",
  "key_points": [
    "US dollar rises 0.69% to 159.83 yen, highest in 2 months",
    "Euro declines 0.61% to $1.11, lowest since May 2025",
    "Dollar index rises 0.63% to 102.85, highest since April 2025"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}