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US Dollar: FOMC fallout weighs on USD – MUFG

Lee Hardman at MUFG highlights that the US Dollar index has fallen back below 100.00 following last week’s FOMC meeting, as the Fed left rates on hold and Chair Kevin Warsh offered less hawkish guidance.

Lee Hardman at MUFG highlights that the US Dollar index has fallen back below 100.00 following last week’s FOMC meeting, as the Fed left rates on hold and Chair Kevin Warsh offered less hawkish guidance.

Gold impact rationale

Rising rate-hike or hawkish expectations increase gold's opportunity cost.

  • Source: FXStreet news
  • 2026-08-04
  • rates

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