US FX WRAP: Dollar gains as Kiwi lags, as Middle East rhetoric dominates the tape
The US dollar is gaining traction amid a backdrop of heightened geopolitical tensions, particularly related to developments in the Middle East.
An Iranian bulk carrier carrying rice was escorted by IRGC naval vessels and safely crossed the Sea of Oman and reached Iran, despite the US Navy's attempts to seize it, via Fars News
White House expected to extend Jones Act waiver for up to 90 days as early as Friday, according to sources
US FX WRAP: Dollar gains as Kiwi lags, as Middle East rhetoric dominates the tape
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Iran Supreme Leader Khamenei, on X, warns the public of enemy campaign targeting unity
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This shift in sentiment appears to be weighing on the New Zealand dollar, indicating that risk-off behavior is influencing currency flows. Traders should consider how these geopolitical factors might impact global risk appetite and currency positioning in the coming sessions.
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