The safe-haven U.S. dollar dominated the FX scene early in the week as major central bankers fought against aggressive interest rate cut bets and traders had to reprice their expectations. Meanwhile, escalating tensions in the Middle East, a surprise draw in EIA’s crude oil stockpiles, and rosy OPEC projections kept crude oil prices supported even amidst global growth concerns.

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