The US dollar index, which measures the value of the dollar against six major currencies, fell 0.25% on the 14th, closing at 98.124 in the foreign exchange market. At the close of trading in New York, one euro was worth 1.1795 US dollars, up from 1.1728 US dollars the previous trading day; one pound sterling was worth 1.3568 US dollars, up from 1.3477 US dollars the previous trading day. Meanwhile, one US dollar was worth 158.82 Japanese yen, down from 159.50 Japanese yen the previous trading day; one US dollar was worth 0.7810 Swiss francs, down from 0.7859 Swiss francs the previous trading day; one US dollar was worth 1.3776 Canadian dollars, down from 1.3800 Canadian dollars the previous trading day; and one US dollar was worth 9.1810 Swedish krona, down from 9.2013 Swedish krona the previous trading day. These exchange rate changes in the foreign exchange market reflect the relative weakness of the US dollar on that day. The exchange rates of major currencies against the US dollar fluctuated to varying degrees, which may have some impact on international trade, investment and other fields. Investors and related companies need to pay close attention to the subsequent trend of exchange rates.

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Over the past day, more than 20 merchant ships have successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz.

According to Pakistani media reports, citing Iranian officials, they are ready to hold a second round of talks.

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New York Governor Kathleen Hochul responded to the New Jersey Public Transport Corporation's rail fare, stating that a fare of over $100 is far too expensive and that large events, such as the World Cup, should be made as affordable as possible for the public.