📰 ET Markets 🔴 BEARISH 🕒 13 Oct 2026, 07:34 AM IST

Dollar holds near 18-month high as geopolitical risks rise

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Core Development: Dollar holds near 18-month high as geopolitical risks rise

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Market & Financial Impact: The US dollar index remains at a steady 102.56, influenced by a holiday impacting some markets. Tensions escalate amid fresh assaults on energy facilities in the Middle East and Ukraine, enhancing the dollar's strength against major currencies. The euro and British pound show resilience despite shifting market dynamics, while cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and ether experience downturns, paralleling Brent crude’s recent drop in value.

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Actionable Insight: 🔴 Bearish Risk: Regulatory scrutiny, profit decline, or sell-off risk may create near-term volatility.

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Dollar holds near 18-month high as geopolitical risks rise

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