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EconomyDollar holds near 18-month high as conflict and inflation data loom

The dollar hovered near its strongest level in a year and a half in early Asian trading on Monday. Escalating conflict in the Middle East kept investors cautious ahead of US inflation figures due later this week that could shape monetary policy.

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RReuters★★★☆☆2026-10-12 03:30Original

Dollar holds near 18-month high as conflict and inflation data loom
Dollar holds near 18-month high as conflict and inflation data loomEconomy