Dollar Records First Weekly Gains in 2026 Amid Stalled U.S.-Iran Negotiations

 The U.S. dollar is heading for its first weekly gain in three weeks this Friday, April 24, 2026, supported by the stalemate in peace negotiations between Washington and Tehran. The dollar index stabilized at 98.81 points, marking a weekly increase of 0.59%, as investors' hopes for a swift de-escalation of Middle East unrest faded. In the currency market, the Euro and British Pound saw slight movements, while the Yen continued its decline for the fifth consecutive day against the U.S. currency, reflecting markets' recourse to traditional safe havens amidst the ambiguity of the political and military landscape.