Rich Asplund on 10/13/2025

Dollar Recovers and Precious Metals Soar

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.32%. The dollar is moving higher today after the Trump administration signaled an openness to a trade deal with China, dampening trade tensions. Today's sharp rebound in stocks is limiting demand for the dollar in terms of liquidity. The ongoing shutdow

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Phillip Streible on 10/10/2025

One Way to Position for $100 Silver

Silver’s impressive 73% run-up is now capturing headlines, approaching $50/oz for the first time since 1980 and 2011. [Learn More]Silver bullion by SonerCdem via iStock

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Rich Asplund on 10/10/2025

Dollar Drops on Dovish Fed Comments and Heightened China Trade Tensions

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday fell by -0.58%. The dollar was under pressure Friday as T-note yields retreated on dovish comments from Fed Governor Christopher Waller and St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem, who expressed their support for additional Fed interest rate cuts. Losses in the

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Rich Asplund on 10/10/2025

Dollar Slips on Dovish Fed Comments

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.25%. The dollar is under pressure today as T-note yields fall on dovish comments from Fed Governor Christopher Waller, who said he's open to quarter-point interest rate cuts at the coming FOMC meetings. Also, the strength in stocks today has reduced...

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Barchart Insights on 10/10/2025

Use Seasonal Returns to Find Better Trades, from GLD to QQQ

Add seasonality to your stock market analysis to help refine entry timing, hedge your bets, and more.Beautiful green grass field with a tree and a desert with dead earth and dry grass by Alones via Shutterstock

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Rich Asplund on 10/09/2025

Dollar Rallies on Higher Bond Yields and Hawkish Fed Speak

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday rose by +0.63% and posted a 2.25-month high. Higher bond yields on Thursday were supportive of the dollar, along with weakness in stocks, which sparked some liquidity demand for the dollar. Gains in the dollar accelerated on Thursday on hawkish comments from F

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Andrew Hecht on 10/09/2025

Will Bitcoin Experience a Substantial Correction?

At over $126,000 per token, Bitcoin’s price reached a new record high on October 6, 2025. While the leading cryptocurrency has a fifteen-year history of price explosions and implosions, the recent price activity suggests that another implosion may not be on the horizon.Bitcoin concept by Summit Art

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Bill Baruch on 10/09/2025

Record Highs Again — Bulls Stay in Control

Tune in daily to catch Bill Baruch dissecting the day’s market happenings after the bell rings. Gain insightful analysis and stay ahead in the financial game with Bill as your guide! Do not miss Bill Baruch’s daily video posted to his Twitter (X), LinkedIn, and Instagram after the close, follow...Bu

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Rich Asplund on 10/09/2025

Dollar Adds to this Week's Rally on Higher Bond Yields and Weaker Stocks

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.21% and posted a new 1.75-month high. Political risks in France and Japan are undercutting the euro and yen, respectively, to the benefit of the dollar. Higher bond yields today and weakness in stocks are also supporting the dollar. However, gains...Dol

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Darin Newsom on 10/09/2025

What Happens When a Report Day Isn't

Much of the ag industry will be wailing, gnashing teeth, and rending clothes since today's scheduled WASDE reports won't be released. The rest of us will simply continue to pay attention to markets.Newspaper open to market pages by Mike Flippo via Shutterstock

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Rich Asplund on 10/08/2025

Dollar Gains as the Euro and Yen Retreat

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday extended this week's rally and rose by +0.32% to a 1.75-month high. Political uncertainty in France and Japan is undercutting the euro and yen, respectively, to the benefit of the dollar. The dollar added to its gains Wednesday afternoon due to the hawkish...

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Jim Wyckoff on 10/08/2025

Gold, Silver, and U.S. Stocks Are All at Record Highs. What Gives?

Competing record highs could be a sign that a blow-off top is coming soon in the stock market. That’s good news for precious metals, but are you ready?Bullish - green stock market chart with arrow up day trade by Quality Stock Arts via Shutterstock

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Murali Sarma on 10/08/2025

Trading versus investing in Gold

We show you our take on why short-term market participation paysGold bars in a neat row by PublicDomainPictures via Pixabay

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Rich Asplund on 10/08/2025

Dollar Rallies on Euro and Yen Weakness

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today extended this week’s rally and is up by +0.22% at a 1.75-month high. Political uncertainty in France and Japan is undercutting the euro and yen, respectively, to the benefit of the dollar. Strength in stocks today is reducing liquidity demand and limiting gains in..

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