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Dollar Climbs as Tech Sells Off and Oil Rises on U.S.–Iran Tensions

Warsh’s nomination kept a hawkish tilt in focus, with rate cuts seen later in the year.

Overview

  • Greenback strengthened after the government funding deal ended a brief shutdown and a firm ISM services reading offset a softer ADP payrolls print.
  • U.S. software and services shares extended steep recent losses tied to AI disruption worries following Anthropic’s plug-ins, while value stocks outperformed and chipmakers slid after weak earnings.
  • Gold and silver recovered part of last week’s plunge, with silver outperforming, though intraday rallies faded as the dollar firmed and traders reassessed rate risks tied to Warsh.
  • Oil notched a second day of gains as Washington and Tehran differed over the scope of planned Oman talks and after the U.S. shot down an Iranian drone, underscoring supply risk.
  • Treasury yields edged higher, dollar gains versus the yen persisted ahead of Japan’s election, and bitcoin fell again, marking six declines in seven sessions.