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Fed rate hike bolsters US Dollar Index above 100.00

The Dollar Index broke above 100.00, back above both of its long-run averages. The quarter-point that took the Fed to 3.75-4.00% was fully priced and worth…

The Dollar Index broke above 100.00, back above both of its long-run averages. The quarter-point that took the Fed to 3.75-4.00% was fully priced and worth nothing on its own.

Gold impact rationale

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

  • Source: FXStreet news
  • 2026-09-16
  • rates

Topics: gold news, gold price impact, rates

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