Fed's Waller Says Rate Hikes Need Flexible Implementation; Dollar Index at Highs

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Fed Governor Waller stated that rate hikes remain necessary if data aligns with expectations but do not need to be implemented consecutively. September minutes showed most officials view further hikes as appropriate this year, cooling October meeting hike expectations while shifting focus to December. The Dollar Index is influenced by interest rate differentials, energy costs, and Euro volatility, currently trading above 102.30.