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Forex Today: US Dollar hits 17-month high, RBA minutes and Fed speaking up next

Policy desk, National Trade News (2026-10-12): Buyers are stepping in and keeping the US Dollar (USD) bid due to safe-haven demand, as the resumption of hostilities in the Middle East and strikes between… Primary source: original at FXStreet (fxstreet.com).

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Forex Today: US Dollar hits 17-month high, RBA minutes and Fed speaking up next

Buyers are stepping in and keeping the US Dollar (USD) bid due to safe-haven demand, as the resumption of hostilities in the Middle East and strikes between Russia and Ukraine have pushed energy prices higher.

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