Iran peace talk optimism trips dollar for second straight week - Reuters

<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMioAFBVV95cUxOYVRmZy1YUkNPZDJ2Yy13MFFYOUp0RVpGUXpWVXI5ZjNUQk4wdE1mYWpHTFFXYWFGWVd4LU1iemNMQ1RlZjVLODlVczFvUTByZGJaTWpQZGoyOGRSc1dPM3Rabkx0TS12MEpkNHhjREtISWVaYXh4TXQ2THdRZFB1ckxqeFJSSE01MnZESFVvcmJTaWlkZ3NwWm1zbXR0bDRS?oc=5" target="_blank">Iran peace talk optimism trips dollar for second straight week</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<font color="#6f6f6f">Reuters</font>

The U.S. military blockade of Iranian ports continues amid reports of progress in peace talks between Washington and Tehran, with British maritime officials noting restricted access for vessels in the Persian Gulf and surrounding areas.

The U.S. dollar remains near six-week lows, pressured by optimism over a potential U.S.–Iran peace deal that lifted risk sentiment and reduced safe-haven demand, with the dollar index steady at 98.027 after eight straight sessions of declines.

The U.S. dollar hovers around six-week lows as risk appetite improves on hopes of a prolonged ceasefire in the Iran war, with the dollar index slipping 0.1% to 98.06, reflecting reduced demand for safe-haven assets.

The U.S. dollar held near its lowest level since early March against major currencies, as hopes for a peace deal with Iran buoyed sentiment and encouraged traders to shed safe-haven positions, with the dollar index steady at 98.027 after eight straight sessions of declines.