US dollar index slipped to 99.98 as Iran rejected ceasefire and Trump threatened attacks on energy infrastructure.
March US nonfarm payrolls added 178k jobs, far above the 60k forecast, boosting expectations of a tighter monetary stance.
Trump set an 8 pm ET deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, warning of attacks on power plants if unmet.
Analysts note the dollar remains a safe‑haven amid rising oil prices and uncertain US labor market, with CPI data due Friday.