US Dollar's May Rally Leaves Strategists Wary of Further Gains

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- The US dollar extended its May rally, prompting caution among strategists about additional upside amid mixed economic signals.
- Major pairs like EUR/USD held near 1.1659 and USD/JPY near 159.27 as of late May.
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The US dollar kept rising through May which can make American goods more expensive for foreign buyers and imported items cheaper for US shoppers. Mixed economic clues have left experts unsure if this dollar strength will keep going.
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