Dollar Climbs on Safe Haven Demand Amid Tensions
The US dollar index reached a six-week high as geopolitical uncertainty drove investors toward safe-haven assets.
By Natalie Pearce
Finvexx · 26 May 2026
⏱ 1 min read· 157 words
The US dollar index climbed to its highest level in six weeks as investors sought safety amid escalating geopolitical tensions. The DXY reached 105.4, settling at 104.9 — a 1.2% weekly gain. The euro fell to 1.0720 while sterling touched 1.2410. emerging markets bore the brunt: Turkish lira -2.3%, South African rand -1.8%, Brazilian real -1.4%. Deutsche Bank strategists noted this reflects genuine safe-haven demand rather than rate differential plays, suggesting the move may be sustained. Commodity markets felt downward pressure from dollar strength offsetting supply-side concerns.
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Natalie Pearce
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Natalie Pearce at Finvexx delivers expert analysis and breaking coverage across global markets, trade intelligence, and business strategy — combining deep industry expertise with rigorous reporting standards to provide actionable intelligence for business leaders worldwide.
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