Rich Asplund on 06/11/2025

Dollar Falls with Bond Yields on a Dovish US CPI Report

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Wednesday fell by -0.43%. The dollar erased an overnight rally and turned lower after Wednesday’s Fed-friendly US May CPI report bolstered expectations for the Fed to cut interest rates later this year. Also, the wider-than-expected US May federal budget deficit was beari

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Jim Wyckoff on 06/11/2025

The Current Bull and Bear Cases for Gold and Silver

Trade tensions, U.S. dollar movement, and geopolitical hotspots all influence gold and silver futures in the near term.Gold ingot and nuggets by New Africa via Shutterstock

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Rich Asplund on 06/11/2025

Dollar Retreats on a Dovish US May CPI Report

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.36%. The dollar erased an overnight rally and turned lower after today's Fed-friendly US May CPI report bolstered expectations for the Fed to cut interest rates later this year. Also, today's strength in stocks reduced liquidity demand for the dollar.

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Rich Asplund on 06/10/2025

Dollar Posts Modest Gains on US-China Trade Optimism

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Tuesday rose by +0.13%. The dollar recovered from early losses Tuesday and moved higher on signs of progress in the US-China trade talks. On Monday evening, President Trump stated that the US was "doing well with China" and that he was "only getting good reports"...Puzzle

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Rich Asplund on 06/10/2025

Dollar Little Changed as Markets Await News from US-China Trade Talks

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.04%. The dollar gave up an overnight advance and turned slightly lower after the World Bank cut its 2025 global growth outlook. Also, lower T-note yields today have weakened the dollar's interest rate differentials. The dollar today initially moved hig

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Przemyslaw K. Radomski on 06/09/2025

Soaring Platinum’s Loud Signal

Platinum is soaring and palladium jumped higher, too. Both serve as important signals, especially the former.Platinum bars by suntemple via Shutterstock

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Phillip Streible on 06/09/2025

Can Gold Rally w/ the Dollar Declining? The Week Ahead

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.Silver bullion by SonerCdem via iStock

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Rich Asplund on 06/09/2025

Dollar Slightly Lower Awaiting News on US-China Trade Talks

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.06%. The dollar today is slightly lower ahead of any news of progress in the US-China trade talks that are currently underway in London. Lower T-note yields today have also weakened the dollar's interest rate differentials. The markets are discounting

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Rich Asplund on 06/06/2025

Dollar Gains With T-Note Yields on a Hawkish US Payroll Report

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Friday rose by +0.44%. The dollar moved higher Friday on the heels of a better-than-expected US May payroll report, easing concerns that the US labor market was cooling. Also, hawkish comments on Friday from Cleveland Fed President Hammack boosted the dollar when she said

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Rich Asplund on 06/06/2025

Dollar Gains on Strong US Payroll Report

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.45%. The dollar is climbing today on the heels of a better-than-expected US May payroll report, easing concerns that the US labor market was cooling. Also, hawkish comments today from Cleveland Fed President Hammack boosted the dollar when she said she’d.

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Darin Newsom on 06/06/2025

What About the US Economy?

If you ask a dozen economists to define the word "economy", you're likely to get a baker's dozen of responses.Slab of seasoned beef steak RitaE via Pixabay

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Rich Asplund on 06/05/2025

Dollar Pares Early Decline as US-China Tensions Ease

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Thursday fell by -0.05%. The dollar on Thursday fell to a 6-week low and posted modest losses after US weekly jobless claims unexpectedly rose to a 7-3/4 month high, a dovish factor for Fed policy. The dollar also weakened after US Q1 nonfarm productivity was...Puzzle of

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Rich Asplund on 06/05/2025

Dollar Tumbles on US Labor Market Concerns and Euro Strength

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.31% and posted a 6-week low. The dollar retreated today after US weekly jobless claims unexpectedly rose to a 7-3/4 month high, a dovish factor for Fed policy. The dollar was also pressured after US Q1 nonfarm productivity was revised lower...A hundred

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Peter Mooses on 06/05/2025

Silver Starting to Shine

With all the focus on tariffs and government policies, silver has quietly become a commodity to watch.Silver bullion by SonerCdem via iStock

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Rich Asplund on 06/04/2025

Dollar Undercut by Weak US Economic News

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Wednesday fell by -0.43%. The dollar on Wednesday gave up an overnight advance and turned lower after the US May ADP employment change rose less than expected and posted its smallest increase in more than two years, a sign of labor market weakness and a...Money transfer Gl

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