US dollar consolidates gains as outlook brightens
London
THE US dollar fell on Monday after posting its biggest weekly rise this year as investors took profits before data this week that will show whether the world's biggest economy is gaining momentum.
While financial markets do not expect US policymakers to raise interest rates at a scheduled meeting this week, expectations are that one more rate hike before the end of the year is virtually a done deal after some recent strong data.
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