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Mar 2, 2026

USD/CHF holds gains near 0.7700 amid Middle East tensions

The USD/CHF pair holds positive ground around 0.7695 during the early Asian session on Monday. Traders continue to assess the impact of the escalating Mideast war after the US and Israel strike on Iran over the weekend.

New Zealand Dollar slumps to near 0.5950 as Middle East conflict boosts US Dollar

The NZD/USD pair tumbles to near 0.5955 during the early Asian session on Monday, pressured by a stronger US Dollar (USD). Escalating tensions in the Middle East weigh on the riskier assets, such as the Kiwi. Traders will closely monitor the developments surrounding the US-Iran tensions.