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United States Dollar holds gains amid Middle East uncertainty, hawkish Fed odds

The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the US Dollar (USD) against six major currencies, is extending its gains for the second successive day and trading around 100.00 during the European session on Tuesday.

The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the US Dollar (USD) against six major currencies, is extending its gains for the second successive day and trading around 100.00 during the European session on Tuesday.

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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