US FX WRAP: Dollar gains on hawkish Powell, Middle-East tensions and hot PPI

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Saudi Arabia Defence Ministry says it intercepted and destroyed five drones that attempted to approach an energy facility in the Eastern region

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Israel identifies that the US is preparing to take control of the Strait of Hormuz - an operation that could prolong the war in a few weeks, Kan news reports

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US FX WRAP: Dollar gains on hawkish Powell, Middle-East tensions and hot PPI

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CRUDE WRAP: WTI (K6) SETTLES USD 0.07 LOWER AT USD 95.46/BBL; BRENT (K6) SETTLES USD 3.96 HIGHER AT USD 107.38/BBL

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TREASURY WRAP: T-NOTE FUTURES (M6) SETTLE 14+ TICKS LOWER AT 111-17+

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