DXY: War gains unwind as allies resist blockade – DBS

The DXY strengthened as geopolitical tensions eased following reports that allied nations are resisting a proposed blockade, leading to a partial unwind of gains in war-risk-sensitive assets. The shift reflects a repricing of safe-haven demand, with capital flows rotating away from defensive positions and reducing upward pressure on the U.S. dollar as immediate conflict escalation risks recede. This change in risk appetite has most directly impacted the WAR and BLOCKADE asset proxies, which saw reduced demand as the likelihood of supply disruptions and broader regional conflict diminished. Traders are now focusing on the upcoming U.S. CPI release as the next key catalyst for the dollar, which could re-anchor rate differential expectations and influence the DXY’s trajectory independent of geopolitical noise.

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