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Dollar eyes second weekly loss as euro, pound recover near highs amid easing Middle East tensions

April 17, 2026·Economy Middle EastEconomy

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GCC CONTEXT

A weaker dollar benefits GCC investors holding international assets and emerging market exposures while potentially pressuring petrochemical export competitiveness, though regional currencies remain pegged to the greenback. The recovery in euro and pound reflects improved risk sentiment, which could support Gulf equity markets and corporate earnings outlook in the near term. GCC investors should monitor currency volatility as a key backdrop for portfolio diversification decisions, particularly across fixed-income and cross-border investments.

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