The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Monday rose by +0.25%. The dollar moved higher on Monday amid an increase in safe-haven demand after WTI crude oil prices surged more than +4% due to the escalation of tensions in the Middle East. Also, Monday’s better-than-expected US March factory orders report supports...Pile of money with hands by Sergey Nazarov via iStock
Dollar Rises as Iran Tensions Escalate
Written on 05/04/2026