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Dollar Advances as Iran War Rages

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The dollar index (DXY) rose to a one-week high and finished up +0.27% on Friday as the risk of a protracted Iran war boosted safe-haven demand. A concurrent +5% rally in crude oil is lifting inflation expectations, supporting the dollar and potentially adding upward pressure on inflation-sensitive assets and yields.

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The dollar index (DXY) rose to a one-week high and finished up +0.27% on Friday as the risk of a protracted Iran war boosted safe-haven demand. A concurrent +5% rally in crude oil is lifting inflation expectations, supporting the dollar and potentially adding upward pressure on inflation-sensitive assets and yields.

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