The dollar held steady as U.S. strikes on Iran followed a helicopter incident, though President Trump downplayed the event. Investors await U.S. inflation data for Federal Reserve policy clues. Meanwhile, the yen weakened as Japan's wholesale prices surged, with markets anticipating a Bank of Japan rate hike.

NEW YORK/LONDON, June 8 : The dollar eased on Monday but hovered near its highest level in nearly two months, after Iran and Israel agreed to halt attacks on each other following…

NEW YORK/LONDON, June 8 : The dollar pulled back on Monday from its highest level in nearly two months, after Iran said its attacks on Israel had ended.Tehran's comments lured…

The US dollar is strong, nearing a two-month peak. Middle East tensions are fueling demand for the dollar. Traders are also betting on the US Federal Reserve increasing interest…