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Apr 2, 2026, 4:07 PM·5 views

Dollar Rallies and Gold Plunges as Iran War Continues

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.43%. Today's sharp drop in equity markets has boosted liquidity demand for the dollar. Also, Wednesday night's comments from President Trump that the Iran war could escalate…

Dollar Rallies and Gold Plunges as Iran War Continues

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.43%. Today's sharp drop in equity markets has boosted liquidity demand for the dollar. Also, Wednesday night's comments from President Trump that the Iran war could escalate have boosted demand for the dollar as a safe-haven. The dollar added to its...

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