https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dollar-drifts-on-mideast-midterm-risks-aussie-dips-after-expected-rba-hikeContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dollar-drifts-on-mideast-midterm-risks-aussie-dips-after-expected-rba-hikehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dollar-drifts-on-mideast-midterm-risks-aussie-dips-after-expected-rba-hike#u179073Thu, 05 Nov 2026 23:21:28 +0000The US dollar remained on the defensive Tuesday as investors weighed risks surrounding upcoming US midterm elections and tensions between the US and Iran. While the dollar saw modest fluctuations, the Australian dollar declined following a rate hike from the Reserve Bank of Australia that aligned with market expectations. Market volatility was further influenced by fluctuating oil prices and bond yields, with some reports indicating a slump in crude prices while others noted early gains in Asian trade.Why it mattersCurrency markets are reacting to geopolitical instability and domestic US polit