The dollar index rose 0.2% to 101.181 as hopes for U.S.-Iran diplomacy faded, lifting oil prices and driving safe-haven demand. WSJ reports Trump rejected a seven-day ceasefire proposal and expects to resume bombing after the November midterms. The dollar also gained on Fed rate hike expectations ahead of Friday's nonfarm payrolls report.

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