The EUR/USD hit a fresh multi week low pressured by a stronger dollar as most US economic data came in above expectations.
The British pound traded close to a one month low despite positive UK GDP data early in the week, as the greenback pushed higher against its rivals.
The USD/JPY edged higher as the currency markets remained focused on the potential impact of an expected announcement this week of a snap election in Japan.
Gold prices finished the week higher and hit fresh record peaks amid rising geopolitical tensions relating to possible US strikes on Iran.
US S&P 500 stocks traded slightly lower but AI linked stocks outperformed last week after Taiwan Semiconductor beat expectations. This lifted the chip sector and boosted the AI tech narrative.
Oil prices were slightly lower, despite hitting a more than two month high early in the week. The reversal came after the US appear to draw away from an imminent attack upon Iran.