Global Markets Drop Amid Rising Geopolitical and Trade Tensions
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The dollar approached a 2025 low amid rising Middle East tensions and concerns over the US-China trade truce, leading to a risk-off mood that boosted safe-haven assets like gold, the Swiss franc, and the yen. Stocks paused their rally, and oil prices fluctuated due to regional security concerns. US inflation data showed contained price pressures, supporting the possibility of a Fed rate pause, while geopolitical risks and US tariff policies continue to influence markets.
Topics:business#dollar#financial-markets#middle-east-tensions#oil-prices#safe-haven-assets#trade-truce
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