# Rodrigo Catril

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-12**: Market Reaction — Brent crude spikes nearly 7%; US dollar hits 2026 highs in Asian trading sessions.
- **2026-03-11**: Maritime Attacks — Iranian military forces attack merchant vessels in the Strait of Hormuz; traffic slows significantly.
- **2026-02-26**: Conflict Escalation — U.S. and Israeli forces begin a campaign of bombardment against Iranian targets.

## Recent coverage (3 stories)

### Dollar Rises as Middle East Escalation Triggers Safe-Haven Pivot
2026-03-23 03:08:09 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

The U.S. dollar is rebounding as escalating retaliatory threats between the U.S. and Iran drive investors toward safe-haven assets. With potential strikes on energy infrastructure and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, market sentiment has shifted sharply toward risk aversion.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/dollar-rally-middle-east-conflict-haven-demand

### Dollar Hits 2026 Highs as Oil Volatility and Iran Conflict Fuel Inflation
2026-03-12 04:14:10 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

The US dollar is surging toward 2026 peaks as escalating conflict in the Middle East drives Brent crude toward $100. Markets are bracing for a prolonged inflationary shock as the Strait of Hormuz remains restricted, potentially forcing central banks into a more hawkish stance.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/usd-highs-oil-surge-iran-conflict

### Tariff Turmoil: Wall Street Futures and Dollar Slide on Policy Confusion
2026-02-23 12:59:05 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

Global markets are reeling after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down President Trump's emergency tariffs, prompting a retaliatory 15% blanket tariff proposal. The resulting policy uncertainty has triggered a 'sell America' trade, weighing on U.S. futures and the dollar while boosting safe-haven assets like gold.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/wall-street-futures-dollar-drop-tariff-tumult

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