Dollar Rises on Strong US Economic Data and Geopolitical Tensions Ahead of FOMC Meeting

The US dollar rose by 0.24% as strong economic data, including higher housing starts and capital goods orders, supported its value. Geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran also contributed to the dollar's strength as a safe-haven asset. The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates unchanged during its upcoming FOMC meeting.

By Rich Asplund Wed, April 29, 2026 at 5:33 PM GMT+3 4 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

Dollar Rises on Strong US Economic Data and Geopolitical Tensions Ahead of FOMC Meeting

Topics: Crude Oil Prices Dollar Index FOMC Meeting US Economic Data US-Iran Tensions

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