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The U.S. Dollar remains in familiar ranges as key economic data is delayed due to a partial government shutdown. Markets are optimistic, supported by strong tech earnings. Oil prices have dropped amid U.S.-Iran de-escalation talks, and India has agreed to reduce tariffs in a trade pact with the U.S. The Euro is steady near multi-year highs ahead of the ECB meeting, while the Australian Dollar has strengthened following the Reserve Bank of Australia’s first rate hike in two years, signaling further increases to combat inflation. The Dollar’s performance this week will depend on global developments and central bank policy shifts.