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  Dollar firms as US-Iran tensions lift oil, hawkish Fed bets build

  The dollar showed strength as investors anticipated inflation data and central bank decisions this week. Oil prices increased due to ongoing US-Iran tensions, which raised concerns about energy supply. Analysts predict potential interest rate hikes from the Federal Reserve given current inflationary pressures. The Australian dollar is also expected to see a rate increase in a near-15-year high scenario.

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  Dollar set for weekly gains as yields surge, Fed bets build

  The dollar has achieved consecutive weekly gains for the first time in over three months, bolstered by rising Treasury yields. Anticipations of additional rate hikes from the Federal Reserve are enhancing the currency's strength against competitors like the euro and sterling. Meanwhile, the Japanese yen falters as market participants scrutinize the Bank of Japan's recent rate decisions.

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  Dollar perched at two-month high as hot PMI fuels inflation fears, rate hike bets

  The dollar continues to hold its ground due to robust manufacturing data, which has ignited concerns about inflation and possible rate increases. A poorly executed Treasury auction has led to climbing yields, bolstering the dollar's attractiveness. Both the euro and sterling have dropped to their lowest points against the dollar in two and three months respectively. With signs of potential overheating in the U.S.

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  Dollar holds near 2-month high as markets weigh rate hikes, Iran diplomacy

  The dollar stands firm near a two-month high, driven by projections of interest rate hikes. In contrast, oil prices are retreating as optimism grows for a diplomatic solution in the Middle East. Market sentiment on currency values is swayed by the Federal Reserve's ongoing tightening strategy. Experts believe recent actions from the Bank of Japan might not cause substantial shifts in the yen.