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Dollar Sinks as Iran Says Hormuz is Open

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The dollar index fell to a 7-week low, down 0.45%, as hopes grew that the war in Iran may be nearing an end, reducing safe-haven demand for the dollar. A rally in stocks also weakened liquidity demand for the currency. The move highlights geopolitics-driven FX weakness and a broader shift toward risk-on positioning.

Analysis

The dollar index fell to a 7-week low, down 0.45%, as hopes grew that the war in Iran may be nearing an end, reducing safe-haven demand for the dollar. A rally in stocks also weakened liquidity demand for the currency. The move highlights geopolitics-driven FX weakness and a broader shift toward risk-on positioning.

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