Rich Asplund on 02/13/2026

Dollar Finishes Slightly Lower on Tame US Consumer Prices

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday fell by -0.01%. The dollar posted modest losses on Friday after US January consumer prices rose less than expected, boosting speculation that the Fed could resume cutting interest rates. Also, a recovery in stocks reduced liquidity demand for the dollar. US Jan

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MoneyShow on 02/13/2026

MoneyShow Top Picks 2026: Perpetua Resources Corp. (PPTA)

Perpetua Resources Corp. (PPTA) is a gold mining company located in Idaho’s Stibnite Mining District -- and it's worth a look, according to Nilus Mattive, editor of Safe Money Report.Image by bit mechanic via Shutterstock

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Rich Asplund on 02/13/2026

Dollar is Slightly Higher as Weak Stocks Boost Liquidity Demand

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up +0.04%. The weakness in stocks today has boosted some liquidity demand for the dollar. However, gains in the dollar are limited after US January consumer prices rose less than expected, boosting speculation that the Fed will be able to resume cutting interest.

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Darin Newsom on 02/13/2026

Are Gold and Silver Bubble Markets?

For market bubbles to exist, the market in question has to lose touch with its intrinsic value. Is this the case for either gold or silver midway through February?A businessman in a grey suit panic breathing into a brown paper bag by AJR_photo via Shutterstock

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Rich Asplund on 02/12/2026

Dollar Recovers as Stocks Tumble

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday rose by +0.12%. The dollar recovered from early losses on Thursday and moved higher after the sell-off in equity markets spurred liquidity demand for the dollar. The dollar also has some carryover support from Wednesday’s better-than-expected US Jan payroll re

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Ebube Jones on 02/12/2026

3 Silver Stocks to Buy Now If You Are Betting on a Short Squeeze

With silver still up triple digits year-on-year despite a record crash from $121 to the mid-$70s and short interest elevated across miners, First Majestic, Discovery Silver, and Silvercorp look like the next candidates for an upside short squeeze as production, cash flow, and balance sheets tighten

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Rich Asplund on 02/12/2026

Dollar Slips with T-note Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down -0.04%. Today’s smaller-than-expected decline in weekly US jobless claims and the larger-than-expected decline in Jan existing home sales knocked T-note yields lower and are weighing on the dollar. Also, strength in the Chinese yuan is pressuring the dollar,

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Rich Asplund on 02/11/2026

Dollar Gains as Strong Jobs Report Reduces Fed Rate Cut Chances

The dollar index (DXY00 ) recovered from a 1.5-week low on Wednesday and finished up by +0.08%. The dollar moved higher after Wednesday's better-than-expected US Jan payroll report pushed T-note yields higher and dampened speculation of additional Fed interest rate cuts. The chance of a Fed rate c

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Rich Asplund on 02/11/2026

Dollar Gains on a Strong US Jobs Report

The dollar index (DXY00 ) recovered from a 1.5-week low today and is up by +0.16%. The dollar is rallying on today's better-than-expected US Jan payroll report, which pushed T-note yields higher and dampened speculation of additional Fed interest rate cuts. The chance of a Fed rate cut at next...P

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Rich Asplund on 02/10/2026

Dollar Recovers and Gold Falls on Hawkish Fed Comments

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday recovered from a 1-week low, finishing up by 0.01%. The dollar recovered from early losses on Tuesday and posted modest gains due to hawkish Fed comments. Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack said the Fed could be on hold “for quite some time,” and...Image by a

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Rich Asplund on 02/10/2026

Dollar Pressured by Weakness in US Economic News

The dollar index (DXY00 ) slid to a 1-week low today and is down -0.05%. The dollar is under pressure today after T-note yields fell on the weaker-than-expected US economic reports on the Q4 employment cost index and Dec retail sales. The weaker reports bolstered expectations that the Fed will...Pu

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Rich Asplund on 02/09/2026

Dollar Falls on Fears Foreign Dollar Demand Will Weaken

The dollar index (DXY00 ) fell to a 1-week low on Monday and finished down by -0.83%. The dollar was under pressure Monday after a Bloomberg report said that Chinese regulators have advised financial institutions to rein in their holdings of US Treasuries, fueling concerns that foreigners will redu

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Darin Newsom on 02/09/2026

How Caterpillar Became a Butterfly

Caterpillar broke out of its chrysalis during 2025, transforming into a high-flying butterfly.Caterpillar Inc_ equipment-by pabradyphoto via iStock

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