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The growing tensions in the Middle East have wreaked havoc in the international markets, as the prolonged war between Israel and Palestine has impacted the prices of major commodities such as oil while disrupting international trade. The U.S. dollar remained strong despite the market turmoil, as evidenced by the Dollar Index's 3.4% gain over the last three months. The mounting inflationary pressures amid rising oil prices have caused the greenback to reach its highest level in four and a half mo

A resurgent dollar is more likely to stay strong than not over the coming months, according to foreign exchange strategists polled by Reuters, as markets reassess how soon the Federal Reserve may cut interest rates. Various Fed officials pushed back on rampant market speculation for a rate cut in March, with the probability now down to less than 20% from a peak of around 90%, according to rate futures. A blowout U.S. jobs report for January, clear hints from the U.S. central bank after the end of a policy meeting last week, and a follow-up television interview with Fed Chair Jerome Powell ha...