The dollar index (DXY00) today fell to a 7-week low and is down by -0.45%. The dollar is under pressure today in hopes that an end to the war in Iran is near, curbing safe-haven demand for the dollar. Also, today's rally in stocks has reduced liquidity demand for the dollar. In addition, today's 10% plunge in WTI crude oil eases inflation expectations, which is dovish for Fed policy and negative for the dollar.
Axios reported that the US and Iran are negotiating over a three-page plan to end the war, with one element under discussion being that the US would release $20 billion in frozen Iranian assets in return for Iran giving up its stockpile of enriched uranium. Talks between the US and Iran are expected to continue in Pakistan on Sunday.
