The U.S. dollar eased against the yen and Swiss franc on Wednesday, as fighting between Israel and Iran prompted investors to scoop up safe-haven assets, while a Federal Reserve decision on interest rates due later kept volatility subdued.

Wall Street ended Tuesday’s session in the red, pressured by escalating geopolitical tensions and disappointing retail sales data. Investor sentiment took a hit as the conflict between Israel and Iran stretched into its fifth day,

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U.S. stock index futures edged higher on Monday as easing oil prices helped calm sentiment despite ongoing attacks between Iran and Israel and increased focus on the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting.