Strong Payrolls Spark Dollar Rally as Metals and Equities Plunge PREVIEW by davefairtex Strong payrolls fueled a sharp dollar rally this week, while metals and equities plunged in a clear risk-off move. Strong Payrolls Spark Dollar Rally as Metals and Equities Plunge PREVIEW by davefairtex Strong payrolls fueled a sharp dollar rally this week, while metals and equities plunged in a clear risk-off move.