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ForexAug 12, 2026, 11:56 AM

New Zealand Dollar slides as Middle East tensions give US Dollar the upper hand

NZD/USD fell for a third straight session on Wednesday, trading near 0.5860 as geopolitical unease favored the greenback.

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NZD/USD extended its decline for a third consecutive day on Wednesday, losing around 0.28% to trade near 0.5860 at the time of writing.

The New Zealand dollar has been under pressure as rising tensions in the Middle East boost demand for the safe-haven US dollar.

Source: FXStreet Forex News

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