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U.S. dollar banknotes are seen in this illustration taken March 24, 2026. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
Mar 27, 2026

Dollar rides safe-haven demand, set for best month since July

The dollar posts its strongest monthly gain in nearly a year, driven by safe-haven demand amid escalating Middle East conflict and rising U.S. rate hike expectations.

U.S. dollar banknotes are seen in this illustration taken May 4, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
Mar 23, 2026

Dollar weakens as Trump delays Iran strikes

The dollar fell after U.S. President Trump postponed military strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure, easing tensions and boosting risk assets.

Cargo ships in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from northern Ras al-Khaimah, near the border with Oman’s Musandam governance, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in United Arab Emirates, March 11, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo REFILE - CORRECTING "TANKERS" TO "CARGO SHIPS" AND REMOVING ACTION "SAIL".
Mar 23, 2026

Oil prices plunge 10% on US-Iran talks to resolve the hostilities in the Middle East

Oil prices dropped about 10% following US-Iran talks aimed at resolving Middle East hostilities, easing fears of further escalation and supply disruptions.

A Futures-options trader works on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange's NYSE American (AMEX) in New York City, U.S., March 17, 2026. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
Mar 19, 2026

Stocks decline as crude gains with central banks on pause

Global stocks declined as Brent crude prices surged above $119 following Middle East attacks, while major central banks paused interest rate changes amid inflation concerns.

U.S. dollar banknotes are seen in this illustration taken March 10, 2023. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
Feb 12, 2026

US dollar weakens as traders assess economic data; yen set for strong weekly gains

The US dollar declined against major currencies amid mixed economic data, while the Japanese yen is poised for its strongest weekly rise in a year following political developments.

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