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Dollar edges up as Iran peace talks wobble and markets brace for Fed signals
Economy
Published on 24 April 2026
Investors watch a ceasefire expiry date and a Fed confirmation
The U.S. dollar gained slightly as uncertainty surrounding Middle East peace talks kept investors cautious. The greenback rose to about 98.24, while the euro slipped amid sensitivity to energy prices and the yen lingered near key intervention levels. Traders now look ahead to Kevin Warsh’s Fed Chair confirmation hearing and upcoming U.S. retail sales data for direction.
- Dollar firms as Iran-related peace talk uncertainty persists
- Ceasefire expiry risk is shaping investor positioning
- Euro softens and yen remains near intervention levels
- Focus shifts to Fed Chair confirmation and retail sales
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