US Dollar Gains After Jobs Report, as Fed Decision Nears
The U.S. dollar rose on Tuesday ahead of an expected rate cut from the Federal Reserve on Wednesday, while the Australian dollar was firmer after its central bank ruled out more easing.
Markets are anticipating a rate cut from the Fed, and preparing for several more central bank decisions before the weekend.
The greenback extended gains after data showed U.S. job openings increased modestly in October, while hiring remained subdued. Job openings, a measure of labor demand, were up 12,000 to 7.670 million by...
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