Rich Asplund on 12/17/2025

Dollar Gains on Weakness in the British Pound and Yen

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.17%. The dollar is moving higher today due to weakness in GBP/USD after UK November consumer prices rose less than expected. Also, weakness in the yen today is positive for the dollar as Japanese fiscal concerns weigh on the yen. The...British Pound, Eu

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CME Group on 12/17/2025

Six Questions Defining the Bull Market, Bear Economy Divide

Explore the paradox of a soaring stock market amidst economic uncertainty. Experts dissect six key questions on inflation, the labor market and AI's impact on the 2026 economic outlook.251217BullBear_600x350

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Rich Asplund on 12/16/2025

Dollar Weakens on Disappointing US Economic News

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday fell to a 2.25-month low and finished down -0.21%. The dollar was under pressure from Tuesday's Fed-friendly US economic reports on Nov payrolls, Oct retail sales, and Dec S&P manufacturing activity that bolster the outlook for the Fed to keep easing monetary po

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Rich Asplund on 12/16/2025

Dollar Pressured by Dovish US Economic Reports

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.28% and slid to a 2.25-month low. The dollar is under pressure from today's Fed-friendly US economic reports on Nov payrolls, Oct retail sales, and Dec S&P manufacturing activity that bolster the outlook for the Fed to keep easing monetary policy....A o

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Rich Asplund on 12/15/2025

Dollar Falls Ahead of Tuesday's US Payrolls Report

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Monday fell by -0.09%. The dollar posted modest losses on Monday ahead of Tuesday's US Nov payrolls report. The dollar came under pressure on Monday after the Dec Empire manufacturing survey of general business conditions unexpectedly contracted, a dovish factor for Fe

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Phillip Streible on 12/15/2025

Silver could hit triple digits in 2026, here’s why.

Silver could be headed for triple digits by 2026, and the drivers are lining up. Phil Streible breaks down the long-term forces shaping the outlook, tune in to find out more!Silver bullion by SonerCdem via iStock

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Rich Asplund on 12/15/2025

Dollar Falls on Expectations of Easier Fed Policy

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.24%. The dollar is moving lower today after the Dec Empire manufacturing survey of general business conditions unexpectedly contracted, a dovish factor for Fed policy. Also, the strength in stocks today has reduced liquidity demand for the dollar. The

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Nick Ehrenberg on 12/14/2025

Very Important Week For Gold

Educational and Actionable information using Fibonacci and W.D. Gann analysis.Gold bullion rounded by istara via Pixabay

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Rich Asplund on 12/12/2025

Dollar Finds Support from Higher T-Note Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday rose by +0.02%. The dollar moved slightly higher on Friday, as hawkish Fed comments boosted T-note yields. Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee said that, given higher inflation, the more prudent course would have been for the Fed to wait for more information b

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Rich Asplund on 12/12/2025

Dollar Supported by Hawkish Fed Comments

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.05%. The dollar is slightly higher today, boosted by hawkish comments from the Fed. Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee said that, given higher inflation, the more prudent course would have been for the Fed to wait for more information before cutting..

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Darin Newsom on 12/12/2025

What Does the Latest Rate Cut Mean for Commodity Investments?

After the latest rate cut by the US FOMC and ahead of the turn of the calendar page to 2026, has the long-term investment outlook for the commodity complex changed?Commodities on laptop keyboard by Maxx-Studio via Shutterstock

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Rich Asplund on 12/11/2025

Dollar Extends Post-FOMC Losses

The dollar index (DXY00 ) tumbled to a 1.75-month low on Thursday and finished down by -0.43%. The dollar was under pressure Thursday on negative carryover from Wednesday after the FOMC cut the federal funds target range by -25 bp and said it would boost liquidity in the financial system...A one do

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Andrew Hecht on 12/11/2025

Can Silver Trade at $100 per ounce or Higher?

Silver’s parabolic rally continued in early December 2025, with the nearby COMEX futures price reaching over $59 per ounce. It took 4.5 decades, from 1980, for silver to return to over $50 per ounce, and over the past week, the precious metal blew through that price like a hot knife through butter.S

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