Rich Asplund on 09/23/2026

Dollar Strengthens as T-Note Yields Soar

The dollar index (DXY00 ) rallied to a 1.75-month high on Wednesday and finished up by +0.53%. The dollar moved higher on Wednesday after the 10-year T-note yield soared to a 19-year high of 5.13%, which strengthened the dollar’s interest rate differentials. The dollar also found support after OECD

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Michael O'Donnell on 09/23/2026

Markets in Risk Off Wait and See Mode Following Hot PMI, 10Y Yield back above 5%, as Financials, Currencies and Metals Trade at Lows, Energy at Highs, Amid Stronger Dollar, Rates & Oil

Following this morning’s PMI report, a reading of 58.4, over 2 points higher than the previous reading of 56 and the top of the Econoday consensus ranges for both Manufacturing, 57 versus 54.7 & Services, 58.7 versus 56.5, markets are in a risk off & wait and see mode as...Wooden blocks with the wor

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Rich Asplund on 09/23/2026

Dollar Rallies on Signs of US Economic Strength

The dollar index (DXY00 ) rallied to a 1.75-month high today and is up +0.56%. The dollar has support today after the OECD raised its 2026 US GDP forecast and lowered its US inflation forecast. The dollar also has support on speculation that the Fed may keep tightening monetary policy...A U_S_ ban

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Rich Asplund on 09/22/2026

Dollar Supported by Hawkish Fed Comments

The dollar index (DXY00 ) climbed to a 7-week high on Tuesday and finished up +0.17%. The dollar found support today on hawkish Fed comments, after Boston Fed President Susan Collins and Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin warned that inflation pressures could remain elevated, suggesting they may fav

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Rich Asplund on 09/22/2026

Dollar Climbs on Hawkish Fed President Collins

The dollar index (DXY00 ) climbed to a 7-week high today and is up by +0.10%. The dollar found support today on hawkish comments from Boston Fed President Susan Collins, who said she saw inflation remaining above 2%, suggesting she may favor additional Fed tightening. Dollar gains are limited today

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Darin Newsom on 09/22/2026

What Does Last Night's Trade Tell Us About Tuesday's Session?

Last night, the 21st night of September, saw a mix of activity in the commodity complex, from follow-through to Turnaround.Commodities_ Crude oil, gold, silver, palladium, wheat corn and coffee beans by Maxx-Studio via Shutterstock

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Rich Asplund on 09/21/2026

Hawkish Fed Comments Boost the Dollar

The dollar index (DXY00 ) rose by +0.20% on Monday. The dollar moved higher on Monday amid hawkish Fed comments. Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee and St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem said the Fed may have to hike interest rates further to restore price stability. Dollar gains were limi

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Nick Ehrenberg on 09/21/2026

Gold & SP 500 Futures Update

Educational and Actionable information using Fibonacci and W.D. Gann analysis.Gold ingot and nuggets by New Africa via Shutterstock

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Rich Asplund on 09/21/2026

Dollar Gains and Gold Falls on Hawkish Fed Comments

The dollar index (DXY00 ) is up by +0.16% today. The dollar is moving higher today on hawkish comments from Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee, who said the Fed may have to hike interest rates further to restore price stability. Dollar gains are limited by the -4% plunge in WTI...A U_S_ banknot

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Gregor Horvat on 09/21/2026

Silver: A Correction May Be Complete as Price Tests Key Channel Resistance

Silver has completed a potential ABC correction after its five-wave recovery from the July lows and is now testing key channel resistance near 66.60. A confirmed break above this level could open the way toward the 71.50 resistance area.Silver nuggets and ingot by Mike Maniatis via Shutterstock

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Rich Asplund on 09/18/2026

Dollar Erases Early Gains on Weak US Economic News

The dollar index (DXY00 ) fell from a 7-week high on Friday and finished down by -0.03%. The dollar gave its advance on Friday on weaker-than-expected US economic news that showed Aug manufacturing production and Aug leading indicators unexpectedly declined. Also, Friday’s -1% fall in WTI crude oil

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Rich Asplund on 09/18/2026

Dollar Gains on Yen Weakness and Higher T-note Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) climbed to a 7-week high today and is up by +0.24%. Weakness in the yen is positive for the dollar, as it tumbled to a 2-week low today. Also, today’s +1% jump in WTI crude oil prices boosts inflation expectations and may prompt the Fed...Pile of money by Atlantagreg via i

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