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Dollar index edges lower as traders focus on US labour market signals

The US Dollar traded slightly lower during the European session on Tuesday as investors awaited the release of the United States Job Openings and Labour Turnover Survey data for April, scheduled for publication at 14:00 GMT. At the time of writing, the US Dollar Index, which measures the Greenback against a basket of six major

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Global markets turn cautious amid Middle East tensions

Financial markets traded cautiously on Tuesday as investors assessed the latest developments in the Middle East and awaited key economic data releases from Europe and the United States. During the European session, market participants focused on the upcoming release of the preliminary May Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices data from Eurostat. The report is the

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Forex markets hold steady despite renewed Middle East tensions

Major currency pairs struggled to move decisively away from last week’s closing levels on Monday as investors largely shrugged off developments pointing to a renewed escalation of tensions in the Middle East. Market participants remained focused on upcoming economic data, with the United States set to release the Institute for Supply Management’s (ISM) Manufacturing Purchasing

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Why Kospi’s AI-fuelled rally is leaving South Korea’s won behind

South Korea’s stock market has become one of the biggest beneficiaries of the global artificial intelligence boom, powered by surging demand for semiconductors from technology giants such as SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics. Yet even as the country’s benchmark Kospi index has outperformed every other major equity market over the past year, the South Korean

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US Dollar holds flat as easing Middle East tensions pressure oil prices

The US Dollar traded cautiously on Friday as demand for safe-haven assets eased following renewed optimism surrounding a potential agreement between the United States and Iran. At the time of writing, the US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the Greenback against a basket of six major currencies, was largely unchanged near the 99.00 level. The

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Forex markets trade cautiously amid uncertainty over US-Iran MOU

The US dollar weakened against major currencies on Thursday as investors grew optimistic about a possible agreement between the United States and Iran that could extend the ceasefire, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and pave the way for nuclear talks. Early Friday, the US Dollar Index remained steady near 99.00, while US stock index futures

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Dollar index climbs as US-Iran tensions escalate

The US Dollar (USD) gained sharply during the Asian trading session on Thursday after Iran retaliated against recent US attacks near Bandar Abbas airport, according to Tasnim agency reports. At the time of writing, the US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the Greenback against six major currencies, was trading 0.25% higher near the 99.50 level.

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Pound falls against Dollar amid escalating US-Iran tensions

The GBP/USD pair came under pressure near the 1.3400 level during Asian trading hours on Thursday as investors moved toward safe-haven assets following fresh geopolitical developments in the Middle East. The British Pound weakened against the US Dollar as markets reacted cautiously to renewed military activity involving the United States and Iran. Investors also remained

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Swiss franc under pressure as SNB signals readiness to intervene

The USD/CHF pair advanced during early European trading hours on Thursday, supported by renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East that boosted demand for the US Dollar against the Swiss Franc. The currency pair climbed to around 0.7895 as investors reacted to fresh military developments involving the United States and Iran. Market participants also remained

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British Pound remains firm against yen amid Strait of Hormuz concerns

The GBP/JPY cross attracted dip-buyers on Wednesday after pulling back modestly from the 214.65-214.70 region, which marked a fresh monthly high in the previous session. The currency pair maintained slight intraday gains during the early European session and traded around the 214.35-214.40 zone, up nearly 0.10% on the day. The pair continued to find support

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