Why the Dollar's Strength Is Critical for the Price of Gold

The price of gold fell to test $1,300 last week, as gold investors scrutinized the latest U.S. Federal Reserve meeting.

The FOMC meeting concluded Wednesday (May 2), and Fed watchers were left trying to decipher the Fed's summary of its decision-making.

But it's the dollar's strength that will determine gold prices, and I'll show you exactly why...

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