[The US Dollar Rises to a Three-Month High Due to Middle East Conflict, Increasing Safe-Haven Demand] According to a report by Jinse Finance, on March 13, the US dollar rose to a three-and-a-half-month high against a basket of currencies as ongoing conflicts in the Middle East prompted investors to seek safe-haven assets and pushed up oil prices. Commerzbank analyst Volkmar Bauer stated in a report that although the Iran conflict is nearing the end of its second week, there are still no signs of resolution. He noted that due to stronger US economic growth and the possibility that the Federal Reserve may delay the anticipated rate cuts to address potential inflationary pressures, the US dollar may strengthen in the short term. (Jin10)