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USD: Real rate support capped by Europe – BNY

BNY strategist Geoff Yu argues that rising European real yields are increasingly offsetting traditional support for the Dollar from higher US real rates. He notes that the spread between US and European real rates has stayed tight, limiting further Dollar upside.

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Dow Jones futures dip as Middle East peace prospects diminish

Dow Jones futures decline 0.39% below 46,550 during European hours, ahead of the United States (US) regular market open on Thursday. Meanwhile, S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures fall 0.40% and 0.44% to near 6,610 and 24,250, respectively, at the time of writing.

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Forex Today: US Dollar holds firm below 100 as Iran tensions keep markets on edge

Markets were driven by a shift in geopolitical sentiment as reports of potential ceasefire talks initially eased tensions. However, uncertainty quickly resurfaced after Iran signaled reluctance to engage with the United States, highlighting fragile diplomatic progress and keeping markets on edge.

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USD: Upside risk persists in conflict-driven markets – BBH

Brown Brothers Harriman’s (BBH) Elias Haddad notes that global risk sentiment has improved as markets position for a potential conflict resolution involving Iran, with DXY consolidating below 100.00.

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USD: Range support holds as conflict persists – ING

ING’s Chris Turner argues it is premature to expect a sustained Dollar sell-off as Middle East tensions keep energy prices elevated and support safe-haven demand.

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Dow Jones futures rise on US-Iran peace proposal optimism

Dow Jones futures inch higher 0.7% to near 46,750 during European hours, ahead of the United States (US) regular market open on Wednesday. Meanwhile, S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures gains 0.6% and 0.63% to near 6,650 and 24,360, respectively, at the time of writing.

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Japanese Stocks Surge Nearly 3% as South Korean and A-Shares Rebound; Why Are Asian Markets Rising Collectively?

TradingKey - Asian stock markets continued to rebound as Trump signaled progress in negotiations with Iran, coupled with a significant pullback in oil prices.Asian equity markets were generally strong

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USD: Risk premia keeps upside in place – TD Securities

TD Securities strategists argue that US Dollar upside should persist while global risk premia stay elevated, even though their longer-term 2026 view remains bearish.

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US Dollar Index holds above 99.00 as US-Iran talks stir uncertainty

The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the US Dollar (USD) against six major currencies, extends its gains for the second consecutive day, trading around 99.30 during the Asian hours on Wednesday.

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US Dollar Index claws back Monday's losses as Iran denies talks

The US Dollar Index rose about 0.3% on Tuesday, recovering to around 99.40 after Monday's sharp sell-off to a near two-week low.

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Dow Jones Industrial Average edges higher as Middle East confusion lingers

The Dow Jones Industrial Average eked out a modest gain on Tuesday, adding around 40 points after a volatile premarket session, as markets struggled to build on Monday's sharp rebound. The S&P 500 dipped 0.1% while the Nasdaq Composite dropped 0.5%, weighed down by weakness in tech names.

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USD: Petrodollar foundations tested by Iran conflict – Deutsche Bank

Deutsche Bank’s Mallika Sachdeva argues that the Iran conflict could test the foundations of the petrodollar regime and, by extension, the Dollar’s role as the world’s reserve currency.

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USD: Weaker as conflict risk eases – MUFG

MUFG’s Senior Currency Analyst Lee Hardman notes the US Dollar remains under pressure after a sharp sell-off linked to de-escalation in the Middle East. The Dollar index again failed to clear 100.00 and retreated toward 98.88.

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Dow Jones futures gain on reports of Iran’s approval for negotiations

Dow Jones futures inch higher 0.9% to above 46,550 during European hours on Tuesday, ahead of the US cash market open. Meanwhile, S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures gains 0.14% and 0.23% to near 6,650 and 24,460, respectively, at the time of writing.

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Asian Stocks Rally Collectively, South Korean Index Jumps Nearly 3%

TradingKey - As Middle East tensions eased, Asian stock markets reversed losses, with South Korea's KOSPI index surging 2.74%.On March 24 (GMT+8), Asian markets staged a broad rally, with South Korea'

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US Dollar Index holds gains near 99.50 due to Iran conflict uncertainty

The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the US Dollar (USD) against six major currencies, recovers its recent losses from the previous day and is trading around 99.40 during the early European hours on Tuesday.

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Trump Stages TACO Operation Again, Triggering Sharp Volatility in Major Markets

TradingKey - On Monday (March 23), Trump stated that recent communications between the U.S. and Iran have been "very good and very productive," and he postponed the planned military strikes on Iranian

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US Dollar Index (DXY) approaches mid-99.00s amid fading Iran de-escalation hopes

The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the Greenback against a basket of currencies, regains positive traction following the previous day's downfall to a nearly two-week low and climbs to the 99.35 area during the Asian session on Tuesday.

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US Dollar Index reverses sharply on Iran de-escalation hopes

The US Dollar Index (DXY) swung wildly on Monday, briefly pushing above the 100.00 level to a session high near 100.15 on early safe-haven demand before reversing sharply to settle around 99.12, down roughly 0.5% on the day.

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Dow Jones Industrial Average surges as Trump halts Iran strikes, Oil plunges

The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged more than 600 points on Monday, climbing roughly 1.5% to recapture the 46,000 handle as investors bet that the worst of the Iran crisis may be nearing an end.

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USD: Haven bid challenged by hawkish G10 wall – DBS

DBS Group Research economist Philip Weeargues that although risk aversion from the Iran conflict usually supports the Dollar, this time the USD’s haven appeal may prove short-lived. He points to a Fed pause versus G10 rate hikes and pressure on US Treasuries from rising fiscal concerns.

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US Dollar Index edges higher above 99.50 on Middle East tensions, hawkish Fed

The US Dollar Index (DXY), an index of the value of the US Dollar (USD) measured against a basket of six world currencies, currently trades near 99.65 during the early European trading hours on Monday.

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US Dollar Index (DXY) consolidates above 99.50; Middle East tensions remain supportive

The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the Greenback against a basket of currencies, kicks off the new week on a positive note, though it lacks follow-through and remains below Friday's swing high. The index currently trades around the 99.65 region, up 0.15% for the day.

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Forecasting the upcoming week: Hawkish Fed meets escalating Iran war

The US Dollar (USD)i weakened this week, with the US Dollar Index (DXY) slipping back below 100.00 to 99.60 on Friday after a surge in the middle of the week driven by the Federal Reserve's (Fed) decision to hold rates in the 3.50%-3.75% range.

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Dow Jones Industrial Average slides as Iran war, hawkish Fed drive fourth losing week

The Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbled around 257 points, or 0.6%, on Friday as all three major US indices tracked toward a fourth consecutive losing week. The S&P 500 fell 0.8%, while the Nasdaq Composite underperformed with a decline of 1.2%.

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US sends thousands of Marines and three warships to Middle East – WSJ

Citing officials, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday that the Pentagon is sending roughly "2,200 to 2,500 Marines from the California-based USS Boxer amphibious ready group and 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit," to the Middle East, alongside three warships.

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Dollar strength returns on geopolitics – Scotiabank

Scotiabank’s global FX strategy team reports broad Dollar strength as G10 performance realigns with early US/Iran conflict patterns. They stress fragile risk sentiment as markets reassess prolonged conflict risks, central bank paths and violent yield repricing.

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US Dollar: Upside risk persists in energy shock – BBH

Brown Brothers Harriman’s Elias Haddad notes that recent political comments briefly steadied risk sentiment, but renewed risk aversion has lifted the Dollar, Oil and bond yields while pressuring equities. With no key data due, focus is on Fed speakers.

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JPMorgan Cuts S&P 500 Target to 7,200: Iran War Risk Seriously Underestimated by Market

TradingKey - JPMorgan Chase recently lowered its year-end target for the S&P 500 index ( SPY) from 7,500 to 7,200 points, citing a straightforward reason: the market's assessment of Iranian war risks

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Dollar: Fed lagging ECB and BoE – ING

ING strategists Francesco Pesole, Frantisek Taborsky and Chris Turner note that the Dollar has weakened as hawkish shifts by the ECB and BoE overshadow Jerome Powell’s recent comments.

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