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Forex Today: Dollar firms on Strait of Hormuz tensions ahead of UK CPI and FOMC minutes

The US Dollar Index, now at 99.64, maintained a firm tone on Tuesday. Tensions around the Strait of Hormuz remain a market focus, with the dollar attracting mild…

Published: August 18, 2026 19:56 UTC
Market: Commodities
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The US Dollar Index, now at 99.64, maintained a firm tone on Tuesday. Tensions around the Strait of Hormuz remain a market focus, with the dollar attracting mild safe-haven bids. Both gold and crude oil were sold off, and most major currencies declined against the dollar.

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