The US dollar has climbed to a 17-month high as a global bond rout weighs on the euro, marking a notable move in currency markets.
Dollar gains as euro comes under pressure
The rise in the dollar coincides with a broad sell-off in global bonds. The market move has affected the euro, contributing to the US currency's advance to its strongest level in 17 months.
Why the move matters
The shift highlights the connection between global bond markets and major currencies. With the dollar strengthening and the euro facing pressure, the bond rout is having effects beyond fixed-income markets.
Further details on the scale, causes and potential duration of the market move were not provided.