Rich Asplund on 08/14/2026

Dollar Falls on Weak US Retail Sales and Consumer Sentiment Reports

The dollar index (DXY00 ) fell -0.27% on Friday as weak US retail sales and consumer sentiment reports reduced the odds of a September Fed rate hike to 32% from 35% on Thursday. The dollar's decline was curbed by the 10-year T-note yield rising +5 bp despite the weak US...Money transfer Global Curr

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Rich Asplund on 08/14/2026

Dollar Falls on Weak US Retail Sales and Consumer Sentiment Reports

The dollar index (DXY00 ) is down -0.41% as the weak US retail sales and consumer sentiment reports reduced the odds of a September Fed rate hike to 29% from 35% on Thursday. The dollar was also undercut by today’s -1.3 bp drop in the 2-year T-note yield, although the...US dollar background by Iluh

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EdgeClear on 08/14/2026

Gold Futures Battle Between Fed Rate Risk and Middle East Tensions

Gold futures have staged a strong recovery after breaking down toward the 4000 area in late June, reclaiming the 4385 support zone as the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed and global central banks continue record buying. Sentiment is currently anchored to the Federal Reserve's next move, a

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Rich Asplund on 08/13/2026

Dollar Ends Little Changed Despite Dovish US PPI Report

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday ended the day little changed despite downward pressure from the dovish US PPI report, which lowered the odds of a Fed rate hike in September to 35% from 40% on Wednesday. In addition, the 10-year T-note yield fell -5 bp, undercutting the dollar's...Puzzle of mo

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Andrew Hecht on 08/13/2026

Will Silver Hold Above Its Critical Support Level?

At $66 per ounce, silver is trading over $55 below its late January 2026 high. The parabolic rally in 2025 and early 2026 turned into an implosive correction that is threatening to test the critical long-term technical support level.Silver bullion by SonerCdem via iStock

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Rich Asplund on 08/13/2026

Dollar is Undercut by Dovish US PPI Report

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down -0.09 (-0.09%) on the dovish US PPI report, which caused the odds for a Fed rate hike in September to drop to 35% from 40% on Wednesday. In addition, the 10-year T-note yield is down -7 bp, undercutting the dollar's interest rate...US dollar background by Ilu

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Kyle Woodley on 08/13/2026

3 Great Gold ETFs for the No. 1 Metal

We can't tell you whether gold is headed higher or lower. But we can tell you the best ETFs to leverage the metal if it does advance.Gold bars in a row by andriano_cz via iStock

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Rich Asplund on 08/12/2026

Dollar Ends Higher Despite Dovish US CPI Report

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday rose by +0.20 (+0.20%), recovering from early losses tied to the dovish US CPI report and reduced expectations for a Fed rate hike. The dollar rebounded higher as T-note prices closed just mildly higher, weighed down by the fact that Wednesday's 10-year T-note

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Rich Asplund on 08/12/2026

Dollar Slips on Dovish US CPI Report

The dollar index (DXY00 ) is down -0.08% as expectations for a Fed rate hike eased on today’s favorable CPI report. The dollar was also undercut by today’s -2.1 bp decline in the 10-year T-note yield, which undercut the dollar’s interest rate differentials. Today’s July US CPI report was exactly..

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Rich Asplund on 08/11/2026

Dollar Slightly Higher as Crude Oil Rallies and Stocks Fall

The dollar index (DXY00 ) rose by +0.06% on Tuesday. The dollar found support on Tuesday after WTI crude oil prices rose more than +1% to a 1-week high, which raises inflation expectations and may persuade the Fed to tighten monetary policy, a supportive factor for the dollar. Also, weakness...Hol

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Andrew Hecht on 08/11/2026

Can Gold Make a New High in 2026?

After falling 29.7% from the late January 2026 record high to the June 30, 2026, low, gold has been trading at the low end of the 2026 trading range around $4,000 per ounce, which is becoming a pivot point. While some of the leading financial institutions continue to forecast new all-time highs befo

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Trent Klarenbach on 08/11/2026

Gold Technical Analysis: 200-Day Moving Average Retest

Gold prices rally to retest the 200-day moving average following a 29% decline. Analysis of technical resistance levels and commodity market trends.Image by allstars via Shutterstock

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Rich Asplund on 08/11/2026

Dollar Posts Modest Gains as Crude Oil Fluctuates

The dollar index (DXY00 ) is up by +0.05% today. The dollar found support today after WTI crude oil prices rose more than +2% to a 1-week high, which raises inflation expectations and may persuade the Fed to tighten monetary policy, a supportive factor for the dollar. However, the dollar...A U_S_

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