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Dollar holds firm as Middle East hostilities lift oil

The Economic Times ·

The dollar rose significantly on Wednesday due to climbing oil prices prompted by renewed conflicts in the Middle East, which rattled global markets.

In addition, increasing Treasury yields fueled expectations of a potential rate hike by the Federal Reserve.

Although recent economic reports underperformed, the market's outlook shifted positively towards monetary tightening.

The Japanese yen remained weak against the dollar, despite hopes for strategic intervention.

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