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US dollar index rises slightly, Trump clarifies "behind" gold tariffs

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On August 12, early trading in the Asian market on Tuesday, Beijing time, the US dollar index hovered around 98.50. On Monday, the US dollar index rose slightly and once rose to an intraday high of 98.65 during the US session, and finally closed up 0.23% to 98.46; US Treasury yields rose slightly, with the benchmark 10-year US Treasury yield closing at 4.289%, and the 2-year US Treasury yield closing at 3.783%. As US President Trump said he would not impose tariffs on imported gold bars, spot gold fell nearly $60 during the day and fell to around the $3,340 mark, and finally closed down 1.61% to $3,342.73/ounce; spot silver closed down 1.85% to $37.60/ounce. As investors are waiting for this week's Trump-Putin meeting, crude oil has stabilized, ending the daily 7 consecutive declines. WTI crude oil fell first and then rose, and then fluctuated around $63, and finally closed up 0.96% at $63.28/barrel; Brent crude oil finally closed up 0.84% at $66.26/barrel.

Analysis of major currencies

Dollar Index: As of press time, the US dollar index hovered at US$98.50. The dollar faces challenges as weak U.S. economic data prompts traders to digest the possibility of further rate cuts this year. The rise in the U.S. initial jobless claims and the decline in non-farm employment in July have boosted expectations of the Federal Reserve's interest rate cut next month, which could cut again in December. According to the CMEFedWatch tool, the market currently expects the possibility of the Fed cutting interest rates at its September meeting at about 89%, up from 80% a week ago. Technically, if the US dollar index climbs to 50 per centAbove line 98.82, it will go to resistance level 99.20–99.40.

US dollar index rises slightly, Trump clarifies behind gold tariffs(图1)

Euro: As of press time, the euro/dollar hovers around 1.1617. The euro/dollar fell slightly on Monday, down 0.26% as traders bought the dollar ahead of another inflation report on Tuesday. This, coupled with Italy's disclosure that prices meet the European Central Bank's (ECB) target, proves that interest rates need to be kept unchanged even at the next meeting. Technically, the nearest support level of the EUR/USD is in the range of 1.1575–1.1590. If the EUR/USD closes below this level, it will go towards support at 1.1400–1.1415.

US dollar index rises slightly, Trump clarifies behind gold tariffs(图2)

GBP: As of press time, GBP/USD is hovering around 1.3432. The pound/dollar rotated in circles on Monday, with a line of concerns on the chart around 1.3430 as pound traders fell ahead of a series of key data released on Tuesday on both sides of the Atlantic. UK labor data will be released in the upcoming London market trading hours, with U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation to be released later in the U.S. trading window. Technically, breaking below support level 1.3370–1.3390 will push GBP/USD to 50-Average 1.3323.

US dollar index rises slightly, Trump clarifies behind gold tariffs(图3)

Analysis of gold and crude oil market trends

1) Analysis of gold market trends

On Tuesday, gold hovered around 3355.16. Gold demand has been hit by speculation that Ukraine's meeting with Russian President Donald Trump could unveil Ukraine's armistice plan. The decline in U.S. Treasury yields led to a rebound in the U.S. dollar, causing gold to fall below the $3,400 mark.

US dollar index rises slightly, Trump clarifies behind gold tariffs(图4)

Technical: Gold prices broke through the bottom of the trading range between $3,380 and $3,400 on Friday, pushing gold to a daily low of $3,341. Still, gold leans upward as it tested the 3,356-day and 3,349-day confluence points near $50/$20, and buyers set their sights on $3,380. If gold climbs above $3,400, the next area of interest will be the June 16 peak of $3,452, followed by an all-time high of $3,500. Conversely, if the gold closes below $3,350, the gold priceIt may slide toward the $100 3,283-day moving average.

2) Analysis of crude oil market trends

On Tuesday, crude oil trading around 63.41. The WTI recovered some lost ground as Russia ignored the deadline for the U.S. to end the war with Ukraine. Oil traders are ready for the American Petroleum Association (API) crude oil inventories report later on Tuesday. Potential U.S.-Russia meeting in Alaska will be closely watched on Friday.

US dollar index rises slightly, Trump clarifies behind gold tariffs(图5)

Technical: From a technical perspective, the WTI crude oil recent-month contract failed to stabilize the quarterly trading volume weighted average price (VWAP), which put the market at risk of further decline. If there is no bullish supply shock, there may be a phased short selling opportunity if oil prices rebound to around $65.6 (here is the key trading area and the uptrend line resistance level that has been broken below). If the decline continues to expand, the quarterly value zone low of $59.6 is a reasonable tactical long zone, especially when the seasonal price-to-performance model begins to strengthen.

Forex market trading reminder on August 12, 2025

①To be determined Domestic refined oil has opened a new round of price adjustment window

②To be determined OPEC releases monthly crude oil market report

③12:30 RBA announced interest rate resolution

④13:30 RBA Chairman Brock held a press conference

⑤14:00 UK6 Three months of ILO unemployment rate

⑥14:00UK July unemployment rate

⑦14:00UK July unemployment claim

⑧17:00German August ZEW Economic Prosperity Index

⑨17:00Eurozone August ZEW Economic Prosperity Index

⑩18:00UK July NFIB Small Business Confidence Index

< p>20:30 The United States has not adjusted the annual rate of the seasonal CPI in July

20:30 The United States has not adjusted the annual rate of the seasonal CPI in July

20:30 The United States has not adjusted the annual rate of the seasonal CPI in July

20:30 The United States has not adjusted the annual rate of the seasonal CPI in July

22:00 The Federal Reserve Barkin delivered a speech

22:30 The Federal Reserve Schmid delivered a speech

22:30 The Federal Reserve Schmid delivered a speech

22:30 The Federal Reserve Schmid delivered a speech

22:30 The Federal Reserve Schmid delivered a speech

22:30 The United States has not adjusted the annual rate of the seasonal CPI in July

22:30 The United States has not adjusted the annual rate of the seasonal CPI in July

22:30 The United States has not adjusted the annual rate of the seasonal CPI in July

22:30 The United States has not adjusted the annual rate of the seasonal CPI in July

22:30 The United States has not adjusted the annual rate of the seasonal CPI in July

22:30 The United States has not adjusted the annual rate of the seasonal CPI in July

22:30 The United States has not adjusted the annual rate of the seasonal CPI in July

22:30 The United States has not adjusted the annual rate of the seasonal CPI in July

22:30 The United States has not adjusted the annual rate of the seasonal CPI in July

22:30 The United States has not adjusted the annual rate of the seasonal CPI in July

22:30 The United States has not adjusted the annual rate of the seasonal CPI in July

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EIA released its monthly short-term energy outlook report at 00:00 the next day

EIA announced its monthly short-term energy outlook report at 04:30 the next day at the U.S. to August 8

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