Claims of the dollar's decline are overstated — potentially harmful to stocks, gold, and risk assets.
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Oct 30 2025
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Source: MarketWatch
U.S. Dollar Resilience: The U.S. dollar has shown significant strength since its low in summer, recovering about 3% and approaching the critical 100 level on the dollar index.
Impact on Investments: The rebound in the dollar is expected to reduce risk appetite among investors, negatively affecting S&P 500 earnings growth and diminishing the bullish outlook for gold and precious metals.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
