Dollar Stumbles on Middle East Peace Hopes
Key takeaways
- dollar eased as investors moved out of safe-haven assets amid optimism over a potential deal to end the Iran conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
- The WSJ Dollar Index declined 0.1% for a third straight day.
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Hopes for peace in the Middle East are making the US dollar weaker as investors feel less need to hold it for safety. This can make it cheaper for Americans to buy goods from Europe or travel abroad.
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