Dollar hits one-week high as Middle East tensions reignite - Reuters
Dollar hits one-week high as Middle East tensions reignite Reuters
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"the U.S. military had seized an Iranian cargo ship that tried to run its blockade"
— Donald Trump , Politician
"The weekend escalation revives the geopolitical risk premium just as markets had started pricing a peace dividend."
— Charu Chanana , Academic
"While the tone is risk-off to start the week, the move so far appears orderly rather than indicative of a major volatility shock."
— Chris Weston , Executive
"The key is still the Strait of Hormuz for many, and hopes that we could see the US and Iran sit down at the negotiating table before the ceasefire ends now seem remote."
— Nick Twidale , Executive
"He left a few hawkish signs after last week's IMF meetings, suggesting tighter policy by June."
— Kazuo Ueda , Executive
"The weekend escalation revives the geopolitical risk premium just as markets had started pricing a peace dividend."
— Charu Chanana , Academic
""The weekend escalation revives the geopolitical risk premium just as markets had started pricing a peace dividend.""
— Charu Chanana , Academic
""For now, I think we will see further downside moves for risk in the coming sessions.""
— Nick Twidale , Executive
""...he left a few hawkish signs after last week's IMF meetings, suggesting tighter policy by June.""
— Kazuo Ueda , Executive
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Chief investment strategist at Saxo who provided market insights.
Chris Weston is the Chief Executive of Thames Water.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Kazuo Ueda is the governor of the Bank of Japan.
Nick Twidale is the chief market analyst at AT Global Markets.
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The U.S. dollar climbed to its highest point in a week as renewed Middle East tensions prompted investors to seek safe havens, reversing a recent selloff.
The U.S. dollar strengthened against major currencies, reaching a weekly high as renewed Middle East tensions prompted investors to seek safe havens.
The dollar surged to its highest in a week as Asian markets opened on Monday, driven by escalating tensions in the Middle East.
The US dollar reached its highest level in a week against major currencies amid renewed US-Iran tensions and diminishing hopes for a Middle East peace deal, prompting investors to seek safe havens.
The US dollar firmed to its highest level in a week against major currencies as renewed US-Iran tensions and fading hopes for a Middle East peace deal sent investors toward safe havens.
The US dollar firmed to its highest level in a week against major currencies as renewed US-Iran tensions and fading hopes for a Middle East peace deal sent investors toward safe havens.
The dollar headed for its highest level in a week as renewed tensions in the Middle East sent investors scurrying for safe havens, with the dollar index climbing to 98.485, its highest level since April 13.
The U.S. dollar strengthened to its highest level in a week against major currencies due to renewed U.S.-Iran tensions and concerns over a potential resumption of hostilities in the Middle East.
The US dollar firmed to its highest level in a week against major currencies amid renewed US-Iran tensions and shaky prospects of a Middle East peace deal, prompting investors to seek safe havens.
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