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US dollar extends gains against Turkish Lira after Fed decision

The U.S. dollar rose sharply against the Turkish Lira late on Sept. 20 after the Federal Reserve unveiled plans to wind down its crisis-era stimulus and hinted at another interest rate hike before the end of the year.

The U.S. dollar-Turkish Lira index hit 3.52 following the Fed's decision, while it closed the day at 3.47. 
The index rebounded to 3.51 early on Sept. 21. 

Fed's Yellen expects no new financial crisis in 'our lifetimes'

U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen said on June 27 that she does not believe that there will be another financial crisis for at least as long as she lives, thanks largely to reforms of the banking system since the 2007-09 crash.

"Would I say there will never, ever be another financial crisis?" Yellen said at a question-and-answer event in London.

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