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The U.S. Dollar is holding firm amid geopolitical uncertainty tied to stalled U.S.-Iran negotiations, while markets await key labor data including Jobless Claims and upcoming consumer sentiment figures. The Canadian Dollar is under pressure as broad Dollar strength outweighs support from elevated oil prices, while the Norwegian Krone is outperforming following a Norges Bank decision to hold rates at four point zero percent alongside hawkish guidance, with markets now expecting two rate hikes by year-end.