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        "msgid": "us-dollar-strengthens-as-war-concerns-resurface-1775268615",
        "date": "2026-04-03 23:44:58",
        "title": "US Dollar Strengthens as War Concerns Resurface",
        "author": "",
        "source": "VIVA",
        "tags": "bisnis",
        "topic": "Finance",
        "summary": "The US dollar surged sharply following President Donald Trump's announcement of intensified attacks on Iran within the next two to three weeks, reigniting market fears of prolonged conflict and dashing hopes for a swift resolution. Investors flocked to safe-haven assets, propelling the dollar higher against currencies like the Swiss franc, Japanese yen, euro, and pound sterling, with the dollar index climbing 0.46% to 100.02. This shift underscores the market's heightened sensitivity to geopolitical tensions, reversing recent gains in G10 currencies and highlighting the dollar's role as a primary refuge amid escalating US-Iran hostilities.",
        "content": "<p>Jakarta \u2013 The United States dollar (USD) has strengthened sharply\nafter weakening in the previous two sessions. This rally occurred\nfollowing a statement from US President Donald Trump that reignited\nmarket concerns over conflict with Iran.<\/p>\n<p>In his speech, Trump affirmed plans to escalate attacks on Iran over\nthe next two to three weeks. The remarks simultaneously dampened\ninvestor hopes for an imminent end to the conflict.<\/p>\n<p>This situation immediately prompted market participants to seek\nsafe-haven assets, including the USD. The currency of Uncle Sam even\nappreciated against other safe-haven currencies such as the Swiss franc\nand Japanese yen.<\/p>\n<p>Citing CNBC International on Friday, 3 April 2026, the USD rose 0.6%\nto 0.799 against the Swiss franc. Meanwhile, against the Japanese yen,\nthe dollar gained 0.5% to 159.57, approaching the psychological level of\n160 that often raises concerns about intervention by Japanese\nauthorities.<\/p>\n<p>Iran responded to the statement with strong rhetoric. The Iranian\nmilitary warned the US and Israel that they would face attacks that are\n\u201cmore devastating, more widespread, and more destructive\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Marc Chandler, Head of Market Strategy at Bannockburn Global Forex,\nassessed that the shift in market sentiment stemmed from fading hopes\nfor peace.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn the past few days, there was optimism that the war would end\nsoon, but President Trump\u2019s speech yesterday shattered those hopes,\u201d he\nsaid.<\/p>\n<p>He added that the market is currently highly sensitive to conflict\nprospects.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf you think the war will end soon, you buy risky assets. If not,\nyou sell risk,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n<p>Pressure was also evident on other major currencies. The euro fell\n0.45% to US$1.1536. Meanwhile, sterling weakened 0.63% to US$1.3222,\nerasing some of its prior gains.<\/p>\n<p>The US dollar index, which measures the greenback\u2019s strength against\na basket of major currencies, rose 0.46% to 100.02.<\/p>\n<p>Analysts at Scotiabank, led by Shaun Osborne, stated that the tone of\nTrump\u2019s speech exacerbated market concerns. They noted that the market\nreaction was swift and nearly fully reversed the strengthening of\nadvanced economy (G10) currencies throughout the week.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe tone of President Trump\u2019s speech appears to have heightened\nmarket concerns, as he spoke of escalating attacks in the next two to\nthree weeks and threatened potential strikes on Iranian power facilities\nif no agreement is reached,\u201d they wrote.<\/p>",
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