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fxJul 17, 2026, 8:54 PM

Mexican Peso Falls on US-Iran Tensions, Safe-Haven Dollar Gains

The Mexican Peso weakened against the US Dollar on Friday, dropping over 0.65% as geopolitical jitters from the US-Iran conflict boosted demand for safe-haven currencies.

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The Mexican Peso lost ground on Friday, declining more than 0.65% during the North American session. The selloff was driven by renewed safe-haven demand for the US Dollar as the ongoing US-Iran conflict showed no signs of resolution, despite diplomatic talks aimed at ending hostilities.

The Greenback strengthened broadly on geopolitical uncertainty, pressuring emerging-market currencies like the Peso. Traders remain cautious as the situation between Washington and Tehran remains volatile, with any escalation likely to further support the dollar at the expense of risk-sensitive assets.

Source: FXStreet Forex News