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Gediminas Simkus

Person · Analyst · Lithuania · 13 dispatches indexed · last seen May 12, 2026
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Geopolitical Economics
Dollar Recovers on Rising Tensions Over the Strait of Hormuz

The dollar recovered to a one-week high as US-Iran tensions over the Strait of Hormuz boosted safe-haven demand, while the euro weakened on Eurozone consumer confidence declining to a 3.25-year low and Germany cutting its 2026 GDP forecast.

Barchart · Apr 22
Geopolitical Economics
EURUSD Amid European Stagflation and Geopolitical Shock

Germany slashed its 2026 GDP forecast to 0.5% from 1.0% amid stagflation risks, while elevated inflation and geopolitical tensions weaken the euro against a resilient dollar, limiting its safe-haven appeal compared to US Treasuries.

XTB · Apr 22