US Dollar Slides 1.7% in April Amid Ceasefire Optimism

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Singapore:  The US dollar hovered near a six-week low today, giving up most of the gains recorded since the onset of the Middle East conflict, amid growing expectations of renewed negotiations between Washington and Tehran.

The dollar index, which measures the US currency against a basket of six major currencies, stood at 98.13, close to its weakest level in more than six weeks.

The euro traded at $1.1791, near its highest level since 2 March, while sterling remained stable at $1.35715.

The Japanese yen weakened slightly to 158.975 per dollar, while the Australian dollar reached its strongest level since 12 March, holding at $0.7124 in early trading.

The US dollar had previously benefited from safe-haven demand, but improving sentiment linked to a possible ceasefire and diplomatic progress has led to a decline of nearly 1.7 percent this month against major currencies.

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