BusinessPhoto: Mint MarketsDollar Near 18-Month High Amid Rising Geopolitical Risks
The US dollar held steady near an 18-month high at the start of Asian trading following renewed attacks on energy infrastructure in the Middle East and Ukraine. The US dollar index was at 102.56, supported by higher US interest rates, stronger growth, and increased demand for safe-haven assets. Rising energy costs and US Treasury yields also bolstered the dollar, while the euro and pound remained steady.
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