<p>The US Dollar staged a notable recovery on Thursday, with the DXY index climbing back toward the 100.00 level as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East intensified once again.</p><h2>What Happened</h2><p>After several sessions of weakness driven by peace optimism, the Dollar reversed course sharply. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) surged past $111 per barrel, briefly touching $114.</p><h2>Key Market Moves</h2><ul><li><strong>EUR/USD</strong> slipped to 1.1540</li><li><strong>GBP/USD</strong> fell to 1.3230</li><li><strong>USD/JPY</strong> advanced to 159.60</li><li><strong>Gold (XAU/USD)</strong> dropped to $4,661</li><li><strong>WTI Crude</strong> rocketed above $111</li></ul><h2>What It Means for Traders</h2><p>The traditional safe-haven playbook is being disrupted: while the Dollar strengthens on geopolitical risk, Gold is falling due to the inflationary implications of soaring energy prices. This creates opportunities across multiple asset classes.</p><h2>Looking Ahead</h2><p>Markets now turn their attention to Friday's US Nonfarm Payrolls report. The interplay between geopolitical developments and economic data will continue to drive price action.</p><p><em>This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Trading CFDs involves significant risk.</em></p>