Publisher: Maaal International Media Company
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Asian stocks and currencies fell today after the Israeli attack on Iran, pushing investors toward the dollar as a safe haven amid market turmoil due to geopolitical and trade tensions.
The dollar index rose 0.42%, recovering from this week’s lows, while oil prices jumped more than 9%, increasing pressure on Asian currencies in energy-importing countries. In the stock market, South Korean shares fell 1.5%.