The US dollar edged slightly higher on Monday, remaining on track to post its largest monthly gain in nearly a year, driven by tensions in the Middle East and ahead of key jobs data that could dictate the Federal Reserve's path on interest rates.
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The United States and Iran traded fresh strikes over the weekend before agreeing to halt attacks and meet in Qatar on Tuesday, leaving investors jittery over the fragility of the ceasefire.
Oil prices rose on Monday following the attacks, which once again slowed the flow of energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, bolstering safe-haven demand for the dollar.
The euro held steady at $1.1387 after hitting a 13-month low against the dollar last week, putting it on course for a 2.3% monthly decline.
The British pound fell 0.1% to $1.3198, marking a 2% monthly drop.
The risk-sensitive Australian dollar was at $0.6885, down 0.1% in early trading, and is on track for a 4.1% monthly slide.
The New Zealand dollar was little changed, flattening out at $0.5635, heading toward a 5.9% drop for the month.
The Japanese yen last traded at 161.75 per dollar, continuing its retreat and hovering near a 40-year low.
The US dollar index, which measures the greenback against a basket of currencies including the yen and the euro, ticked slightly upward to 101.36.
The index is currently heading toward a 2.5% increase for June, which would represent its largest monthly surge since July of last year.
Reuters
