The US dollar hovered near a 1.5-week high as Middle East peace talks stalled and Iran US tensions deepened, pushing crude back above $100 a barrel. Investors stayed cautious as the conflict around the Strait of Hormuz escalated, including Iran seizing ships, while expectations for a Fed rate cut faded in response to the shock.
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