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Global markets are reacting to continued geopolitical tension in the Middle East, with the U.S. Dollar trading slightly stronger against most major currencies as concerns grow around disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and rising energy prices. Crude oil is up roughly ten percent from last week while natural gas futures have surged more than fifty percent, increasing inflation worries across global supply chains. Despite the uncertainty, equity markets have shown some renewed risk appetite as investors hope for a diplomatic resolution with Iran. Attention now turns to key economic data, particularly the U.S. Nonfarm Payrolls report on Friday, which could reinforce expectations for a resilient U.S. economy and support a stronger Dollar outlook.