Dollar Rallies and Gold Sinks on Reduced Fed Rate Cut Chances

Written on 03/03/2026
Rich Asplund

The dollar index (DXY00 ) is up sharply by +1.29% at a 3.25-month high. The dollar is extending Monday's rally today after oil prices soared to an 8.5-month high, boosting inflation expectations and reducing the chance of additional Fed rate cuts, a supportive factor for the dollar. Market expectations for...Pile of money with hands by Sergey Nazarov via iStock