US Dollar Index slips to near 98.00 as renewed US-Iran tensions de-escalate
FXStreet2026-05-08
The US-Iran tensions have de-escalated, leading to a decline in the Dollar Index. Israel and Iran signaled a cessation of hostilities, and President Trump stated that the US-Iran ceasefire remains in place. The US military launched strikes on Iranian territory, but responded under the right of self-defense.