# US Dollar
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The Warsh Manifesto: A Minimalist Debut Masks a Maximalist Overhaul of the Federal Reserve
Kevin Warsh debuted as Fed Chair by slashing the FOMC statement's length and launching five task forces to reform the central bank's core operations. While rates remained steady, his minimalist communication style and hawkish undertones sent the dollar and Treasury yields surging, signaling a major shift away from traditional forward guidance.
Precious Metals Plunge as Geopolitical Strife and a Dominant Dollar Reshape Global Markets
Escalating Middle East tensions have led to a sharp decline in gold and silver prices, driven by a strengthening U.S. dollar and rising oil costs. Gold fell below $4,600 per ounce while silver dropped over 4%, as investors pivoted toward the dollar despite the geopolitical instability.
The Safe-Haven Paradox: Precious Metals Slump as Dollar Strength Overwhelms Middle East Turmoil
Gold and silver prices experienced a significant sell-off despite escalating Middle East tensions, driven primarily by a surging US dollar and rising oil prices. Gold fell below $4,600 per ounce while silver dropped over 4%, signaling a temporary breakdown in the traditional correlation between geopolitical risk and safe-haven assets.