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The dollar gained strength against major currencies as Middle East tensions sparked fears of inflation and potential interest rate hikes by global central banks.

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Who
global central banks
What
The dollar gained strength against major currencies as Middle East tensions sparked fears of inflation and potential interest rate hikes by global central banks.
When
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 04:24:39 GMT · 2h 11m ago
Where
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Why
Renewed hostilities and increased oil prices in the Middle East sparked fears of inflation and potential interest rate hikes.
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The surge in the dollar's strength against major currencies, driven by Middle East tensions, has escalated speculation on U.S. interest rate hikes, significantly impacting global trading markets and raising inflation concerns.

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    The dollar gained strength against major currencies as Middle East tensions sparked fears of inflation and potential interest rate hikes by global central banks.
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    The dollar strengthened against most currencies due to renewed Middle East conflict, fueling inflation fears and increasing rate hike prospects from central banks.
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    The dollar jumped against most of its peers as a renewal of conflict in the Middle East fanned inflation fears and the prospect of rate hikes from central banks increased.
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    The dollar strengthened against various currencies due to Middle East tensions and inflation concerns.
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