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War Fuels Dollar to Monthly Highs, Yen Stabilizes on Intervention Threat

War lifts dollar to monthly highs; yen steadies on intervention threat. Representational image/Reuters

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Firstpost•31-03-2026, 07:06

War Fuels Dollar to Monthly Highs, Yen Stabilizes on Intervention Threat

•US dollar reaches highest level since May 2025, up 2.9% in March, driven by Iran war and global slowdown fears.
•Greenback's strength reflects its safe-haven status amid escalating geopolitical tensions and market volatility.
•Japanese yen stabilizes around 159.8 per dollar due to intervention warnings, despite earlier sharp losses.
•Commodity currencies like AUD, NZD, and KRW weaken significantly amid global growth concerns and rising energy costs.
•Geopolitical tensions, including threats to Iran's energy infrastructure, are driving market shifts and oil price surges.

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