The U.S. dollar rises to a 13-month high, with multiple outlets citing increased demand for the currency amid growing expectations of Federal Reserve rate hikes and a broader stock market selloff. Investors appear to shift toward safer assets as volatility spreads, including moves associated with an AI and technology stock downturn. The selloff and risk aversion contribute to stronger demand for the dollar, which is often viewed as a defensive asset during periods of market stress. At the same time, expectations for tighter U.S. monetary policy support the dollar, as traders price in the possibility of further increases in interest rates. Collectively, the reports describe a market environment where both interest-rate expectations and equity-market weakness reinforce the dollar’s upward momentum. While the coverage focuses on the same drivers—Fed rate-hike bets and risk sentiment—the articles do not present differing figures or policy responses, instead aligning on the underlying factors pushing the currency higher.