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The U.S. dollar has strengthened by 0.28%, reaching a new 3.5-month high as the ongoing war in Iran escalates. This geopolitical tension raises concerns of sustained high crude oil prices, which could negatively impact economies in Europe and Japan. The strengthening dollar may lead to increased costs for imports in these regions, further straining their economies. Investors are likely to react favorably to the dollar's strength, given its inverse relationship with commodities like oil. This situation presents potential volatility in oil and currency markets, which traders should monitor closely.