{
  "id": 3572827,
  "title": "US data buoys dollar as Fed hike expectations nudged higher",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/us-data-buoys-dollar-as-fed-hike-expectations-nudged-higher",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-26T14:23:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CNA - Business",
    "slug": "cna-business",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/us-data-buoys-dollar-fed-hike-expectations-nudged-higher-6341361"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The U.S. dollar gained ground on Wednesday following a set of favorable economic indicators, including a reading on inflation that slightly increased expectations for a Federal Reserve rate hike ahead of the Jackson Hole symposium. The Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index rose 3.7% in the 12 months through July, aligning with the 3.6% estimate but slightly higher than the 3.6% forecast by economists. Month-over-month, PCE increased 0.2%, surpassing the previous 0.1% rise. While the data didn't provide a definitive edge to the hawkish camp, it nudged markets in their favor, leaving room for both bullish and bearish sentiment. The dollar index climbed 0.24% to 99.145, marking its largest daily gain since August 6, as the euro slipped 0.18% to $1.1653. European Central Bank member Isabel Schnabel suggested that interest rates should rise further due to ongoing Middle East tensions and the robust euro zone economy. Meanwhile, U.S. economic growth slowed to a 1.5% quarterly growth rate, and personal income saw a 0.4% increase in July, surpassing expectations. Despite these gains, analysts noted that the Fed Chairman, Kevin Warsh, is unlikely to provide specific policy guidance at the Jackson Hole conference but will likely reaffirm the 2% inflation target and discuss broader economic topics.",
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  "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."
}