[MARKET UPDATE] DXY pares back the losses seen on Pakistan mediating between US and Iran; Oil futures hold onto losses while US equity futures hold onto gains

The DXY's recovery suggests a market that is sensitive to geopolitical developments, particularly regarding Pakistan's role in mediating between the US and Iran.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 6 Apr 2026, 07:26 UTCOn the live feed at 07:06 UTC — 5 more headlines followed before this page went public

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[MARKET UPDATE] DXY pares back the losses seen on Pakistan mediating between US and Iran; Oil futures hold onto losses while US equity futures hold onto gains

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This shift may influence risk appetite, with oil losses indicating a potential repricing of geopolitical risk while US equity futures maintaining strength could reflect optimism in broader market stability. Traders should monitor how these dynamics affect cross-asset correlations and sentiment moving forward.

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