| The dollar strengthened and stocks in Europe and Asia mostly gained as investors continued to digest recent comments from Federal Reserve officials on the prospects for a U.S. interest rate increase this year.
The WSJ Dollar Index, which measures the greenback against a basket of 16 currencies, rose 0.2% Tuesday, putting it on track for its third consecutive session of gains. Higher interest rates tend to make a currency more attractive to investors seeking returns..............................................Full Article: Source
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