Andrew Hecht on 05/08/2026

Is Consolidation Around $6 Bullish for Copper?

COMEX copper futures have been trading around a $6 pivot point since reaching a record high in late January 2026 and correcting. The consolidation and recent price action could be a bullish sign for the leading base metal.Copper rods scrap metal by Alexa via Pixabay

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Rich Asplund on 05/08/2026

Dollar Slips as US Consumer Sentiment Tumbles to a Record Low

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.15%. The dollar is under pressure today after the University of Michigan’s US May consumer sentiment index fell more than expected to a record low. Also, strength in the Chinese yuan is weighing on the dollar today after the yuan rallied...US dollar ba

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Rich Asplund on 05/07/2026

Dollar Recovers Early Losses as Stocks Retreat

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday rose by +0.14%. The dollar recovered from early losses on Thursday and moved higher after stocks gave up early gains and turned lower, boosting liquidity demand for the dollar. The dollar also found support on Thursday’s dollar-friendly news on weekly jobless

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Andrew Hecht on 05/07/2026

Is Silver a Trading or Investment Commodity?

After silver’s explosive move to nearly $122 per ounce in late January, the price corrected by over $60 and is now consolidating around $76. Silver has been stuck in neutral, but the price remains above the pre-September 2025 previous $50.36 all-time high.Silver bullion by SonerCdem via iStock

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Kyle Woodley on 05/07/2026

3 Silver ETFs for the "Second-Place" Metal

Don't want the work of owning and storing physical silver? These 3 silver ETFs are far more convenient ways to invest in the argent metal.Silver dollar floating by Matthew Heinrichs via Pixabay

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Rich Asplund on 05/07/2026

Dollar Slips with Crude Oil on US-Iran Peace Hopes

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.14% but remains above Wednesday's 2.5-month low. Optimism that a peace deal between the US and Iran is imminent is curbing safe-haven demand for the dollar today. Also, today's -4% decline in crude oil prices eases inflation expectations and could prom

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Rich Asplund on 05/06/2026

Hopes for an Imminent End to the US-Iran War Weigh on the Dollar

The dollar index (DXY00 ) fell to a 2.5-month low on Wednesday and finished down by -0.45%. Optimism that a peace deal between the US and Iran is imminent weighed on safe-haven demand for the dollar on Wednesday. Also, Wednesday's -7% plunge in crude oil prices eases inflation expectations and...A

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Rich Asplund on 05/06/2026

Dollar Tumbles on Optimism US-Iran War Nearing an End

The dollar index (DXY00 ) tumbled to a 2.5-month low today and is down by -0.46%. Optimism that a peace deal between the US and Iran is near is weighing on safe-haven demand for the dollar today. Also, today's -6% plunge in crude oil prices eases inflation expectations and could...A one dollar bil

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Rich Asplund on 05/05/2026

Dollar Firms as Geopolitical Risks Remain

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday rose by +0.09%. The dollar rose slightly on Tuesday after the US March trade deficit was reported to be smaller than expected. The dollar also has safe-haven support as the US-Iran ceasefire appears shaky after the US Central Command on Monday said the...Pile o

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Andrew Hecht on 05/05/2026

Is Gold Inexpensive at $4,550 per Ounce?

Gold rallied to a new record high in late January 2026 and corrected by over 27%. While gold remains in a long-term bullish trend, the price is consolidating around $4,550 per ounce in early May 2026.Image by allstars via Shutterstock

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Rich Asplund on 05/05/2026

Dollar Slightly Higher as Middle East Risks Remain

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.07%. The dollar is slightly higher today after the US March trade deficit was reported to be smaller than expected. The dollar also has safe-haven support as the US-Iran ceasefire appears shaky after the US Central Command on Monday said the...Money tran

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Rich Asplund on 05/04/2026

Dollar Rises as Iran Tensions Escalate

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Monday rose by +0.25%. The dollar moved higher on Monday amid an increase in safe-haven demand after WTI crude oil prices surged more than +4% due to the escalation of tensions in the Middle East. Also, Monday’s better-than-expected US March factory orders report suppo

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