Dollar Eases on US Midterms and Middle East

The dollar softened as investors weighed US midterm election risks and tensions involving Iran. Meanwhile, the Australian dollar and Chinese yuan declined following domestic policy shifts.

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The dollar eased during Tuesday morning trading as investors weighed ongoing risks from United States midterm elections and geopolitical tensions involving Iran . The EUR/USD rose 0.14% to $1.1201 following the policy and political shifts. Markets remain cautious as domestic fiscal concerns and foreign policy developments weigh on currency valuations.