Market shrugs off Iran-Israel tensions; oil dips on Trump comments

Currency markets have shown minimal reaction to escalating Middle East tensions despite reports of potential US involvement in Israeli strikes on Iran. Oil prices retreated following dovish remarks from Trump, with WTI crude falling 1.2% to $81.50. The dollar index remained stable near 104.50, showing resilience as traders await concrete developments rather than speculation. Safe-haven currencies like JPY and CHF saw only modest inflows, with USD/JPY holding above 157.00 and USD/CHF near 0.8920. Market participants appear to have priced in geopolitical risks, focusing instead on upcoming central bank decisions. The muted response suggests traders require actual military action rather than headlines to trigger significant position adjustments. Near-term, USD pairs may consolidate within current ranges unless escalation materializes.