The dollar rose by 0.61% on Monday amid ongoing uncertainty over the Israel-Iran conflict following US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. Despite a monthly increase, the dollar is down nearly 9% year-to-date due to erratic policies from the Trump administration. Economists suggest that higher oil prices could affect inflation and the Federal Reserve's rate decisions, while the duration of any potential blockade in the Strait of Hormuz could impact the dollar's safe-haven appeal. Concerns about the US deficit and Trump's tariff policies continue to weigh on the dollar's value. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)