Dollar Rises as Iran War Continues

The U.S. dollar strengthened as escalating tensions from the ongoing conflict involving Iran heightened global risk aversion. The surge in demand for safe-haven assets boosted the dollar through the risk-off channel, as investors shifted capital away from emerging markets and geopolitical hotspots. Currency pairs such as USD/JPY and USD/CHF reflected this move, while Iranian rial-denominated assets and regional financial flows faced increased pressure due to sanctions and supply disruption risks. Traders are now focused on the upcoming U.S. CPI release, which could reinforce the Federal Reserve’s hawkish stance and further widen U.S. rate differentials.

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