Market Views: How Asian investors should assess the high US dollar

The US dollar (USD) rose for a fourth straight session on Monday (October 10), as investors expect inflation data later this week to show that price pressures remain elevated in the world's largest economy, driving belief that the Federal Reserve's aggressive monetary policy will continue until next year. The USD index was up 0.3% at 113.10 on Monday after a short dip to 110 last week. It has since continued its ascent towards last month's 20-year high of 114.78. US data due on Th…