US dollar rallies on hot inflation data, keeping Fed rate hike expectations intact

U.S. dollar touched one-week high against currencies after hot U.S. inflation data

Data reinforced expectations Federal Reserve may have to keep interest rates high

Consumer price index rose 0.4% in September, keeping annual rate at 3.7%

Dollar index jumped 0.8% on Thursday, its biggest one-day rise since March

Dollar also helped by safe-haven buying amid escalating Middle East conflict

Fed speakers likely to keep dollar supported with hawkish commentary

Yen approached 150 level again before rebounding, sparking intervention speculation

Swedish crown edged up after higher-than-expected inflation data

Chinese producer, consumer prices data showed slightly stronger deflation pressures

Australian dollar traded lower as proxy for Chinese growth

Canadian dollar edged higher on higher oil prices and rate hike bets