📰 ET Markets 🏛️ RBI/POLICY 🕒 12 Oct 2026, 07:50 AM IST

Dollar stays near 18-month high as Mideast conflict, inflation data in focus

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Core Development: Dollar stays near 18-month high as Mideast conflict, inflation data in focus

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Market & Financial Impact: The dollar's steadiness reflects a cautious market responding to geopolitical stresses in the Middle East, which have dampened investor confidence. Fluctuations in oil prices continue as conflict in Saudi Arabia disrupts infrastructure, paired with controversial ceasefire news. Investors focus on the looming US consumer price index report, which will influence Federal Reserve interest rate policies.

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Actionable Insight: 🏛️ Policy & Macro: Interest rate, inflation, or regulatory changes affecting broad market valuations.

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Dollar stays near 18-month high as Mideast conflict, inflation data in focus

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