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The U.S. Dollar has strengthened as market optimism faded due to ongoing concerns about prolonged conflict in the Middle East and uncertainty around oil supply routes, driving declines in stocks and bonds while supporting the petro-dollar. Holiday-thinned liquidity is also shaping trading conditions ahead of key U.S. Nonfarm Payroll data. Meanwhile, the Euro’s recent rebound has stalled amid growth concerns, and the British Pound has weakened as rising U.K. bond yields increase expectations for potential Bank of England rate hikes despite caution from policymakers.