Dollar Gains Amid Renewed US-Iran Tensions and Strong Factory Orders

The U.S. dollar is rising due to increased safe-haven demand driven by renewed tensions between the United States and Iran, particularly over control of the Strait of Hormuz. Additionally, stronger-than-expected March factory orders data provided further support for the dollar.

By Rich Asplund May 4, 2026 4 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

Dollar Gains Amid Renewed US-Iran Tensions and Strong Factory Orders

Topics: dollar iran tensions safe-haven demand us factory orders

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