Another factor: Traders have placed an unusually high volume of bearish bets against the U.S. dollar in recent weeks and may want to lock in profits by reversing those trades, analysts say.

另外一个因素是：据分析人士说，交易员最近几周在看跌美元上押了非同一般高的赌注，他们可能希望通过逆转这类交易而锁定利润。

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Further downside moves in crude oil would be a bearish factor for the precious metals markets.

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The stronger U.S. dollar index is also a bearish factor for the precious metals this week.

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The stronger U.S. dollar index is also a major bearish factor for the precious metals markets.

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