Brown Brothers Harriman’s (BBH) Elias Haddad highlights that global risk sentiment is deteriorating as Oil rises, equities and bonds fall, and the Dollar strengthens.

Nordea’s Jan von Gerich observes that recent equity weakness has not produced a stronger Dollar, suggesting its traditional safe-haven role is less dominant than before.

MUFG’s Derek Halpenny notes that the US Dollar’s initial weakness after President Trump extended the pause in attacks on Iran’s energy assets has been short-lived, with DXY only slightly lower.

DBS analysts Philip Wee and Chang Wei Liang argue that the Dollar’s (USD) broader downtrend has been interrupted by war-related haven demand and elevated Oil prices.

The US Dollar Index (DXY) rallied about 0.3% on Thursday, climbing from a session low around 99.56 to trade close to 99.90 as the Greenback continued to attract safe-haven interest for a third consecutive trading day.

The US Dollar Index (DXY) surged to near 99.90, holding steady as safe-haven demand amid Middle East tensions and rate differentials underpinned the Greenback amid a cautious market mood.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell around 230 points, or roughly 0.5%, on Thursday, giving back the previous session's gains as surging Oil prices and collapsing ceasefire optimism crushed risk appetite. The S&P 500 dropped 0.8%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite shed 1.1%.

The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the Greenback’s value against a basket of six major currencies, holds firm on Thursday as the US Dollar remains well supported amid ongoing geopolitical tensions surrounding the US-Israel war with Iran.

Brown Brothers Harriman’s (BBH) Elias Haddad notes renewed risk aversion is lifting the Dollar as the Iran conflict escalates, with Oil higher and global equities and bonds weaker.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.