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"Under a Trump White House, we do think dollar dominance can rise even further."

"The currency is likely to gain strength if he [Trump] retakes the White House and boosts import tariffs."

"A Donald Trump win will see US dollar strengthen."

"The dollar is likely to maintain its strength against major currencies."

"If polls show that his reelection is likely as we get closer to Election Day, it could send the dollar higher."

Higher tariffs [under Trump] will "cause the dollar to rise."

"The US dollar has crashed by 10% in just 12 weeks, and Trump's policies are likely to weaken it further."

"We anticipate a weaker dollar by the end of 2025."

"The risk is that the US dollar— which is expensive already — becomes more obviously overvalued."

"Although the Trump administration's plans may initially strengthen the U.S. dollar, its policies could eventually lead to a weaker dollar."

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The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday at a range between 3.5% and 3.75%, ending a series of three consecutive quarter-point rate cuts. The decision was made as the central bank balances concerns about elevated inflation and a labor market showing signs of stabilization.

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday at a range between 3.5% and 3.75%, ending a series of three consecutive quarter-point rate cuts. The decision was made as the central bank balances concerns about elevated inflation and a labor market showing signs of stabilization.

Fed Chair Jerome Powell stated the economy is expanding at a solid pace and that the unemployment rate has shown some signs of stabilization. The unemployment rate dropped to 4.4% in December from 4.6% in November, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Fed Chair Jerome Powell stated the economy is expanding at a solid pace and that the unemployment rate has shown some signs of stabilization. The unemployment rate dropped to 4.4% in December from 4.6% in November, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Two Fed governors, Stephen Miran and Christopher Waller, dissented from the decision to hold rates steady, both preferring a quarter percentage point cut. The Federal Open Market Committee voted 10-2 in favor of leaving rates unchanged for the first time since July.

Two Fed governors, Stephen Miran and Christopher Waller, dissented from the decision to hold rates steady, both preferring a quarter percentage point cut. The Federal Open Market Committee voted 10-2 in favor of leaving rates unchanged for the first time since July.

A federal criminal investigation into Powell centers on his testimony to Congress last year about cost overruns in a multi-billion-dollar office renovation project. Powell declined to comment on the investigation during Wednesday's press conference but reaffirmed his support for central bank independence.

A federal criminal investigation into Powell centers on his testimony to Congress last year about cost overruns in a multi-billion-dollar office renovation project. Powell declined to comment on the investigation during Wednesday's press conference but reaffirmed his support for central bank independence.

Powell's term as Fed chair is set to expire in May, though he can remain on the policymaking board until 2028. President Trump has been considering nominees to replace Powell, with speculation that an announcement could come soon.

Powell's term as Fed chair is set to expire in May, though he can remain on the policymaking board until 2028. President Trump has been considering nominees to replace Powell, with speculation that an announcement could come soon.

Gold prices surged to new highs above $5,300 per troy ounce on Wednesday, marking the largest single-day dollar gain on record. Silver also soared 10%, trading around $116 per troy ounce and on pace for its best month since 1979.

Gold prices surged to new highs above $5,300 per troy ounce on Wednesday, marking the largest single-day dollar gain on record. Silver also soared 10%, trading around $116 per troy ounce and on pace for its best month since 1979.

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