https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dollar-rises-to-2-week-high-middle-east-conflict-and-rate-paths-in-focusContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dollar-rises-to-2-week-high-middle-east-conflict-and-rate-paths-in-focushttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dollar-rises-to-2-week-high-middle-east-conflict-and-rate-paths-in-focus#u61965Tue, 08 Sep 2026 23:01:09 +0000The US dollar remains strong near a two-week high, though it saw limited gains on Monday despite increased expectations for Federal Reserve rate hikes. The Japanese yen reached a seven-month high as traders shifted their outlook on the currency. In the Middle East, UAE listed firms reported record Q2 profits of Dh79.2 billion, a 28.6% increase driven by banking, real estate, and energy. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee traded slightly lower against the dollar in early Monday trading, though dollar mobilisation has provided adequate liquidity before the festive season.Why it mattersCurrency volatili https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dollar-rises-to-2-week-high-middle-east-conflict-and-rate-paths-in-focushttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dollar-rises-to-2-week-high-middle-east-conflict-and-rate-paths-in-focus#u57905Sat, 05 Sep 2026 07:50:47 +0000The United States dollar remains strong near a two-week high as investors track the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and its effect on oil prices. Currency markets are also reacting to shifting interest rate paths. Meanwhile, sterling dropped to a three-week low against the dollar. Aluminium prices climbed to a three-week high on Thursday due to ongoing supply tightness and improved economic risk sentiment, which lifted other industrial metals as well.Why it mattersGeopolitical tensions in the Middle East directly influence energy markets, driving oil prices and subsequently boosting safe-h https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dollar-rises-to-2-week-high-middle-east-conflict-and-rate-paths-in-focushttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dollar-rises-to-2-week-high-middle-east-conflict-and-rate-paths-in-focus#u55186Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:23:25 +0000The dollar has risen to a two-week high as investors monitor the conflict in the Middle East and its impact on oil prices. The US currency's strength is also being driven by expectations of interest rate paths. Sterling has hit a three-week low against the dollar. The dollar's rise has been steady, with some sources citing it as reaching a nearly three-week high.Why it mattersThe dollar's recent gains are influenced by rising tensions in the Middle East, which have lifted oil prices. Investors are also focusing on the potential impact of interest rate changes on the currency. Th