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Precious metals and oil fell as a hawkish Fed signaled rates would stay higher for longer, lifting the dollar. Analysts said the stronger dollar was pressuring gold, silver, oil and base metals.
A firmer dollar and higher opportunity cost weigh on commodity prices broadly, which can soften input-related commodities and commodity-linked currencies.
reuters.comNaveen ThukralFeb 2, 2026After 2,356 past bullish macro events, DXY moved a median +0.2% over 5 sessions (60% higher; middle half -0.3% to +0.7%), and +0.4% over 20.
After 565 past bearish macro events, WTI moved a median -1.4% over 5 sessions (41% higher; middle half -5.9% to +3.0%), and -0.5% over 20.
After 312 past bearish macro events, BRENT moved a median -1.7% over 5 sessions (38% higher; middle half -5.4% to +2.3%), and -1.7% over 20.
Moves of each commodity's benchmark from the last close before the event. Historical reads pool past events of the same kind; they describe what happened, not what will. Not investment advice.
