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US-Iran Tensions Drive Dollar Surge, Weighing on Israeli Shekel

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First reported by Calcalist · 10 hours ago

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Renewed US-Iran tensions have pushed the US dollar above 3.05 shekels, weakening the Israeli currency amid investor flight to safe havens. The Bank of Israel may intervene to stabilize markets but cannot reverse the trend while geopolitical risks persist.

01US-Iran tensions boost the dollar above 3.05 shekels, pressuring the Israeli shekel.
02Dollar rose 2.6% against shekel last month and 4% over three months amid geopolitical risks.
03Bank of Israel intervenes to stabilize currency but cannot fully counter geopolitical impact.
04Shekel's decline also driven by technical factors like portfolio rebalancing and institutional adjustments.
05Similar currency pressures seen in other emerging markets due to global uncertainty.
06Euro remains weaker against shekel since year start, with exchange rates tied to geopolitical events.

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