[MARKET UPDATE] DXY falls under Friday's lows to a fresh 99.87 trough, whilst T-note futures tick higher and with crude futures at session lows, with the energy complex feeling heavy after reports regarding efforts to pause/end the Iranian war

The DXY's decline below Friday's lows indicates weakening demand for the USD, suggesting a shift in sentiment that could influence risk appetite and capital flows.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 6 Apr 2026, 08:06 UTCOn the live feed at 07:46 UTC — 4 more headlines followed before this page went public

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07:52

Two sources tell the Jerusalem Post the mediators Egypt and Pakistan are trying a last-minute ceasefire deal where Hormuz will be open and talks will start on a full deal between US and Iran

07:51

Iranian military spokesman warns of stronger, wider retaliation after attacks on civilian targets, Fars News reports

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[MARKET UPDATE] DXY falls under Friday's lows to a fresh 99.87 trough, whilst T-note futures tick higher and with crude futures at session lows, with the energy complex feeling heavy after reports regarding efforts to pause/end the Iranian war

07:42

Tesla (TSLA) South Korea sales up 330% to 11,134 vehicles in March, Reuters reports

07:39

Indonesia economy minister says it will increase jet fuel surcharges

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Meanwhile, the rise in T-note futures may signal a flight to safety as traders react to geopolitical developments, particularly the potential cessation of the Iranian war, which is impacting crude prices negatively. This combination hints at a broader market reassessment of risk in light of evolving macro conditions.

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EQUITIES/8 Sept · 05:24 UTC

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ENERGY/8 Sept · 05:23 UTC

Saudi Energy Minister says a number of energy facilities and utilities were hit; are temporarily halting some operations.

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ENERGY/3 Sept · 08:03 UTC

Russian President Putin says that Russia and Ukraine should agree first; he notes that there is an opportunity to reach a peace agreement.

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EQUITIES/3 Sept · 04:54 UTC

North Korea stripped references to "peaceful unification" with South Korea from the charter of its ruling Workers' Party of Korea, according to Yonhap.

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EQUITIES/1 Sept · 16:17 UTC

Initial reports of an American attack on Iran, reports i24's Stein.

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ENERGY/1 Sept · 16:17 UTC

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