Dollar Index Unchanged as Oil Prices Fall Back Amid US-Iran Tensions
The US dollar remains unchanged despite oil prices falling by about -3%.
This decrease in oil prices has led to a decline in the dollar index (DXY00), which is being undercut today due to lower oil prices and a drop in the 10-year T-note yield by approximately -3 basis points.
The market is bracing for possible US military attacks on Iran, with President Trump saying he is considering a 'massive attack' that would be 'bigger than ever before.'
The Houthis have vowed to blockade shipping linked to Saudi Arabia and warned shipowners against calling at the nation's ports.