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Now playing Next Markets Currency war ahead? Euro gains as US CPI boosts Fed rate cut outlook Favourable market conditions in the eurozone and the UK and lower US inflation could prompt the US Federal Reserve to consider rate cuts. As the euro and pound strengthen, the Fed might feel pressured to adjust rates to maintain the competitiveness of the dollar. 15/08/2024