n$2017,$ an article on bloomberg.com had the following$$ headline: "The Australian$$ Dollar's Outlook$$ Darkens." The article stated$$ that: "The march of the Fed toward higher U$.$S$.$ interest rates has also been a factor sapping optimism toward the Aussie$[$dollar$]."$

$$Source: Michael G$.$ Wilson, "The Australian$$ Dollar's Outlook$$ Darkens," bloomberg.com, May$18,2017.$

Briefly explain the$$ article's reasoning.

A$.$

When U$.$S$.$ interest rates$$ rise, the value of the Australian dollar increases because the U$.$S$.$ trade deficit improves.

B$.$

When U$.$S$.$ interest rates$$ rise, the value of the Australian dollar decreases because Australian net exports decrease.

C$.$

When U$.$S$.$ interest rates$$ rise, the value of the Australian dollar decreases because investors demand fewer Australian dollars.

D$.$

Higher U$.$S$.$ interest rates increase the value of the Australian$$ dollar, causing Australian consumers to have more purchasing power.