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The U.S. dollar is the strongest performer among G10 currencies as ongoing conflict in Iran continues to push oil prices higher heading into the weekend, supporting demand for the greenback. Markets are focused on a busy slate of U.S. economic data today, including Gross Domestic Product, Durable Goods Orders, and Personal Consumption figures at 8:30 Eastern, followed by the University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment survey and JOLTS job openings at 10:00 Eastern, with expectations pointing to solid but moderating growth, manageable inflation, and a still-tight labor market.