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World · 7 April 2026

Dollar holds near highs before Trump deadline

Dollar holds near highs before Trump deadline

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Global markets remain tense as investors move toward safer assets during conflict uncertainty. The US dollar stayed close to recent peaks on Tuesday as traders waited for a deadline set by Donald Trump for Iran to reopen a key shipping route. The yen weakened to about 159.67 per dollar, while oil prices surged as fighting and supply risks continued. 

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