If there was a doubt that the U.S. dollar had pulled out of its correction recently, today’s booming buck erased all concerns.

U.S. dollar strength pinned down any gains gold made today in so-called regular trading. The recently docile dollar really roared against major currencies, up over 1% against the euro.

Factory production stalled significantly in April, as American manufacturers deal with blows that range from a strong dollar to cheap oil.