<p>The US Dollar Index has risen approximately 60 points in the short term, currently reported at 109.73. US stock futures have fallen sharply, with Nasdaq 100 index futures down over 1%. Spot gold has dropped in the short term, currently reported at $2671.35 per ounce</p>

<p>The US Dollar Index briefly rose by about 60 points, currently reported at 109.73. US stock futures fell sharply, with the Nasdaq 100 index futures down over 1%. Spot gold fell briefly, currently reported at $2671.35 per ounce</p>