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The EUR/USD pair surged to a four-week high of 1.1675 midweek as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East eased. The U.S. dollar weakened after President Donald Trump delayed potential strikes on Iranian civilian infrastructure for two weeks, framing the move as a 'bilateral ceasefire' contingent on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. This pause in hostilities reduced immediate risks to oil markets and global trade, boosting risk appetite and weakening the dollar against the euro.
The dollar's decline highlights the sensitivity of forex markets to geopolitical developments. Traders are closely monitoring how prolonged pauses in Middle East tensions could reshape the dollar's trajectory, especially against the euro. A weaker dollar benefits European exporters and could pressure the Federal Reserve to maintain accommodative policies if inflation remains contained.
For MENA investors, the Strait of Hormuz's stability is critical for regional trade and energy prices. Traders should watch for follow-up statements from U.S. officials and Iran's response to the ceasefire proposal. A sustained de-escalation could reinforce the euro's gains, while renewed tensions might reverse the dollar's weakness.
