US dollar gains as odds drop on Hassett being made Fed chair

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The dollar strengthened Friday as President Trump’s comments suggested economic adviser Kevin Hassett is unlikely to chair the Federal Reserve, boosting political credibility. Meanwhile, Japan warned of currency intervention as the yen weakened significantly against the dollar, with some Bank of Japan policymakers considering earlier rate hikes to combat inflation.

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