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Dollar surges amid Iran war

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Apr 17, 2026

Daily Spotlight: Dollar Surges Amid Iran War Neutral

Hypotheses

Pending Due: July 16, 2026

Defensive equity sectors (UUP - Invesco US Dollar Index ETF) will outperform risk assets by 3-4% within 90 days, as dollar strength correlates with flight-to-safety equity positioning

Pending Due: June 16, 2026

Safe-haven currency pairs (EUR/USD, GBP/USD) will depreciate by 1.5-2.0% within 60 days as dollar strength accelerates amid Iran war tensions, with EUR/USD falling below 1.08

Pending Due: May 17, 2026

USD Index (DXY) will appreciate by at least 2.5% within 30 days following geopolitical escalation in Iran, as investors seek safe-haven currency positions