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Dollar holds near six-week high; mixed messages on US-Iran deal feed uncertainty - REUTERS

MAY 22, 2026

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Summary

  • Dollar supported by strong US data, mixed signals on Middle East deal
  • Yen shaky despite recent suspected intervention, markets alert for more
  • Emerging Asian currencies pressured by global energy shock

The dollar held near a six-week peak on Friday, after conflicting signals over a U.S.-Iran peace deal whipped up volatility across financial markets, though investors latched on to hopes of some progress.

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