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

https://mins.news/en/item/95834

- Reuters, 2026-10-12 03:30 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/dollar-stays-near-18-month-high-mideast-conflict-inflation-data-focus-2026-10-12/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6acc544653e315000176d183

> 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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