The dollar index (DXY00 ) today slid to a 1-1/2 week low and is down by -0.15%. The dollar remains under pressure after Moody’s Ratings late last Friday downgraded the US government’s credit rating from Aaa to Aa1, citing a ballooning budget deficit and fiscal concerns. The downgrade puts the...US d
The dollar index (DXY00 ) Monday fell by -0.66% and posted a 1-week low. The dollar was under pressure Monday after Moody's Ratings late last Friday downgraded the US government's credit rating from Aaa to Aa1, citing a ballooning budget deficit and fiscal concerns. The downgrade puts the dollar's
The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.71% and fell to a 1-week low. The dollar is under pressure today after Moody’s Ratings late last Friday downgraded the US government’s credit rating from Aaa to Aa1, citing a ballooning budget deficit and fiscal concerns. The downgrade puts the...US doll
Moody’s has downgraded its rating on U.S. sovereign debt by one notch, which has helped lift gold prices. The precious metal’s outlook appears bullish amid the current macro environment.Gold bullion rounded by istara via Pixabay
Markets are ripping to new highs—but are the big players still on the sidelines? Phil Streible dives into the latest flows, positioning, and what to watch in today’s Metals Minute.Gold bullion rounded by istara via Pixabay
Educational and Actionable information using Fibonacci and W.D. Gann analysis.Gold bar graph by Lemonsoup14 via Shutterstock
Phil Streible joined the Schwab Network to break down what to watch in the crude oil and gold markets next week.Gold bullion rounded by istara via Pixabay
The dollar index (DXY00 ) Friday rose by +0.19%. The dollar recovered from early losses on Friday and moved higher after the University of Michigan US May inflation expectations unexpectedly rose, a hawkish factor for Fed policy. Also, positive comments from Atlanta Fed President Bostic supported
The breather in gold and miners was likely (as I wrote yesterday). The breather was natural. And the breather is probably over.Image by allstars via Shutterstock
After reaching a new record peak in March 2025, COMEX copper futures prices plunged, but remain just above the critical technical support level. Copper rallied to a lower high before selling took the price to just below the midpoint of the March and April trading range.Copper rods scrap metal by Ale
The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.02%. The dollar today is seeing downward pressure from weaker-than-expected US housing starts and building permits reports and from an unexpected decline in the University of Michigan US May consumer sentiment index to a 3-year low. Also, lower T-note y
We’ve seen some big intraday reversals in a few commodities this week, including gold and cattle. Longer term reversals may be taking place in a few others.Candle stick graph chart with indicator by Vintage Tone via Shutterstock
The dollar index (DXY00 ) Thursday fell by -0.14%. The dollar was under pressure Thursday as weaker-than-expected US Apr producer prices pushed T-note yields lower and boosted expectations for the Fed to cut interest rates. Other US economic reports on Thursday were mixed for the dollar. US weekl
Silver rebounded quite aggressively in April, following Trump’s decision to impose a 90-day tariff pause. At the time, there was still a lot of uncertainty, so many investors turned to metals as a safe haven—particularly during periods of trade tensions.Silver bullion by SonerCdem via iStock
The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.25%. The dollar is under pressure today as weaker-than-expected US Apr producer prices pushed T-note yields lower and boosted expectations for the Fed to cut interest rates. Other US economic reports today are mixed for the dollar. US weekly initial u
The dollar index (DXY00 ) Wednesday rose by +0.06%. The dollar on Wednesday recovered from early losses and posted modest gains. Short covering emerged Wednesday to push the dollar higher after Fed Vice Chair Jefferson said inflation could rise from US tariff policies. The dollar also recovered af
The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.32%. The dollar is under pressure today after Bloomberg reported that the US and South Korea held forex talks on May 5, sparking speculation President Trump is open to a weaker dollar. Strength in stocks today has also reduced liquidity demand...US dol
I've seen some discussion about the supposed correlation between gold and wheat as a reason to be bullish the latter (or bearish the former).Field of wheat at golden hour by Bruno via Pixabay
The dollar index (DXY00 ) Tuesday fell by -0.79%. The dollar retreated Tuesday after the US Apr CPI was weaker-than-expected and showed the smallest increase in 4 years, a dovish factor for Fed policy. Also, Tuesday’s stock rally curbed liquidity demand for the dollar. US Apr CPI rose +2.3% y/y,..
Silver plays catch-up as the gold-silver ratio narrows to 98:1! In today’s Metals Minute, Phil Streible breaks down why recession fears are fading and what that means for precious metals.Gold bullion rounded by istara via Pixabay
