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Dollar strength builds on Middle East tensions, yen intervention risk rises

Send us Fan MailDollar extends gains on renewed Middle East attacks. Oil prices surge, reinforcing inflation concerns. Yen weakens further, moving closer to intervention levels. Wall Street stays driven by geopolitics and earnings.Risk Warning: Our services involve a significant ...  Show more

Middle East tensions flare up as ship attacks lift oil and strengthen dollar

Send us Fan MailAttacks near Hormuz raise geopolitical risk and ceasefire concerns. Oil spikes toward $100 on supply fears, lifting inflation expectations. Fed rate cut bets pull back, boosting the US dollar. Stocks gain, Nasdaq hits a record, gold steady but vulnerable.Risk Warn ...  Show more

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