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The expected 50-basis-point hike by the Federal Open Market Committee is the largest since 2000 and is expected to be followed by more increases later this year. The article argues a firmer dollar will be a headwind to commodity prices.
A firmer dollar raises the cost of dollar-priced commodities for foreign buyers, which can soften demand and pressure prices.
mining-journal.comSteven SwindellsMay 4, 2022After 2,356 past bullish macro events, US Dollar (Broad) moved a median +0.2% over 5 sessions (60% higher; middle half -0.3% to +0.7%), and +0.4% 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.
