The dollar remained stable as markets balanced U.S. strikes on Iran and lower-than-anticipated inflation that decreased the likelihood of a Federal Reserve interest rate hike.

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Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:31:49 GMT · 1h 37m ago

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Cooling inflation data showing a 3.5% annual slowdown in June reduced the probability of a Federal Reserve interest rate hike in September, while ongoing U.S.-Iran tensions created market uncertainty.

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The U.S. dollar's stability indicates a market equilibrium between geopolitical tensions and domestic economic data. Reduced expectations for a Federal Reserve rate hike could influence global investment flows and currency valuations.

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