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Dollar and VIX Back in Tandem as Iran War Usurps Tariff Bets
The dollar’s traditional relationship with equity market volatility has been revived by the war in Iran, a signal that haven-seeking investors are finding safety in the US assets they snubbed after last year’s tariff turmoil.
2 min read06:58 AM ISTDollar and VIX Are Back in Tandem as Iran War Usurps Tariff Bets
The dollar’s traditional relationship with equity market volatility has been revived by the war in Iran, a signal that haven-seeking investors are finding safety in the US assets they snubbed after last year’s tariff turmoil.
1 min read06:58 AM ISTBarry Eichengreen: The end of the Dollar Empire is no longer unthinkable—think of Roman coins
Today’s concentration of power in the US holds echoes of Emperor Nero’s Rome, whose denarius was dethroned by unchecked authority and fiscal irresponsibility after a three-century-long reign. The dollar’s dominance cannot be taken for granted.
4 min read14 Apr 2026Ceasefire sends dollar toward weekly drop with US-Iran talks in focus
GLOBAL-FOREX:Ceasefire sends dollar toward weekly drop with US-Iran talks in focus
2 min read11 Apr 2026Andy Mukherjee: China’s dream of currency supremacy—Has the war in West Asia helped its cause?
China’s bid to unseat the dollar is unfolding in the shadows of war, sanctions and oil deals. Although the greenback is still king, the more the US throws its weight around, the less secure its currency’s future might be. This war’s consequences may be larger than many suspect.
4 min read10 Apr 2026Dollar slides to 4-week low as US-Iran ceasefire dents war's most high-profile haven
Bloomberg’s gauge of the greenback slid as much as 0.9% to a four-week low as the agreement drove down Treasury yields, further trimming demand for the currency. The dollar weakened the most against its risk-sensitive counterparts such as the South African rand and South Korean won.
1 min read8 Apr 2026France Has COMPLETELY Pulled Out Of US Gold Reserves Days After Macron's Dig At Trump | What's Next
France's Central bank brought back a total of about 129 tonnes of gold, and now holds all of its roughly 2,437 tonnes of reserves in Paris. By executing 26 staggered transactions during a period of record-high gold prices :peaking near $5,600 per ounce — the French central bank generated an estimated €12.8 billion (or around $14.7 billion) capital gain. #france #macron #gold #goldreserve #centralbank #rbi #federalreserve #banquedefranc #dollar #euro #europe #iran
8 Apr 2026Gold rate today, 8 April: Gold price jumps as oil prices crash after de-escalation in the US-Iran war
The MCX gold rate today witnessed strong buying during the early morning session andd touched an intraday high of ₹1,53,944
2 min read8 Apr 2026Rupee jumps 36 paise to open at 92.64 per dollar as crude oil prices crash amid US-Iran ceasefire; RBI policy in focus
The rupee strengthened by 36 paise to 92.64 per dollar, aided by falling oil prices and a ceasefire in the Middle East. Analysts predict stability for the rupee, with the Reserve Bank of India expected to maintain interest rates amid rising inflation concerns.
2 min read8 Apr 2026Gold, silver rates today: Comex gold drops $53/oz; silver falls $3/oz as Trump’s Iran deadline looms
On 6 April, gold and silver prices saw mild losses, as uncertainties surrounding the US-Iran conflict prompted investors to refrain from new investments. Trump's threats against Iran and the rejection of a ceasefire proposal contributed to a decrease in the appeal of these precious metals.
2 min read7 Apr 2026