USD jumping higher in Asia trade

<p>This news was out a good few hours ago, but as more bums hit seats in front of desks in Asia the US dollar is acting a bid:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.forexlive.com/news/reports-iran-fired-a-ballistic-missile-which-struck-near-the-us-consulate-in-erbil-iraq-20240115/" target="_self">Reports Iran fired a ballistic missile which struck near the US Consulate in Erbil, Iraq</a></li><li><a href="https://www.forexlive.com/news/more-on-iran-strikes-near-us-consulate-in-iraq-with-ballistic-missiles-20240115/" target="_self">More on Iran strikes near US Consulate in Iraq with ballistic missiles</a></li></ul><p>EUR leading the charge lower:</p><p>But the dollar is bid across the majors board. GBP, CAD, AUD, NZD, CHF even gold all down against the USD.</p><p>USD/JPY is circa 145.83, basically its session high so far. </p>

This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at www.forexlive.com.