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Could the US Dollar’s Strength Prolong Commodities’ Pain?

Could the US Dollar’s Strength Prolong Commodities’ Pain?

The US dollar’s (UUP) strength has been the primary reason for gold’s weakness in 2018. The dollar has been gaining against the euro as the region grapples with its economic and political woes.