Rich Asplund on 03/27/2026

Dollar Advances as Iran War Rages

The dollar index (DXY00 ) rose to a 1-week high on Friday and finished up by +0.27%. The dollar moved higher on Friday as the risk of a protracted Iran war boosts safe-haven demand for the dollar. Also, Friday's +5% rally in crude oil prices is pushing inflation expectations higher,...Holding mone

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Darin Newsom on 03/27/2026

Why Did Gold Melt Down?

The April gold futures contract has lost as much as $1,528.80 since late January, all while the world seems to be falling apart at the seems. The question is why?Shinny gold bullion by Million Photos via Shutterstock

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Rich Asplund on 03/27/2026

Dollar Gains on Concerns Over a Protracted Iran War

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today rose to a 1-week high and is up by +0.05%. The dollar is slightly higher today as the risk of a protracted Iran war boosts safe-haven demand for the dollar. Also, today’s +3% rally in crude oil prices is pushing inflation expectations higher, potentially...Money tra

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Phillip Streible on 03/27/2026

Gold Holds $4400, Silver $67-70 Range Overnight! Here’s the Setup

Gold holds near $4,400 while silver trades within the $67 to $70 range overnight, with Phil Streible breaking down the metals setup and key levels in focus on Metals Minute. Tune in.Gold bars in a row by andriano_cz via iStock

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Rich Asplund on 03/26/2026

Dollar Supported by Iran War and Slumping Stocks

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday rose by +0.35%. The dollar rose on Thursday as doubts about whether a ceasefire in Iran will materialize weighed heavily on stocks and boosted safe-haven demand for the dollar. Also, Thursday’s decline in US weekly continuing unemployment claims to a 1.75-year

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Rich Asplund on 03/26/2026

Iran Ceasefire Doubts Boost the Dollar

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.19%. The dollar is climbing today as doubts about whether a ceasefire in Iran will materialize weigh on stocks and boost safe-haven demand for the dollar. Also, today's decline in US weekly continuing unemployment claims to a 1.75-year low is a...Pile of

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Phillip Streible on 03/26/2026

Gold & Silver Drop! Silver's Line of Defense Oil's Biggest Jump Years

Gold and silver move lower as markets focus on key support in silver alongside a sharp move higher in oil, with Phil Streible breaking down the cross-market action on Metals Minute. Tune in.Silver bullion by SonerCdem via iStock

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Gregor Horvat on 03/26/2026

Gold Selloff Deepens as Ratio Strength Signals Bearish Metals Trend

I assume metals to stays bearish as gold/silver ratio is still missing that third leg up, which shows room for 72.77 based on minimum expectations. We know that model shows bearish trend for metals when ratio is up and a bullish when ratio is down. But key resistance for Ratio hasn’t been meet yetCr

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Rich Asplund on 03/25/2026

Dollar Supported by Ongoing US-Iran War

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday rose by +0.22%. The dollar recovered from early losses on Wednesday and moved higher after Iran said it rejected the latest US peace proposal. Also, Wednesday's US economic news, showing the Feb import price index ex-petroleum posting its biggest increase in 4

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Phillip Streible on 03/25/2026

Silver Could Be the Trade of the Second Half of 2026

From its March 2 peak of $97.30 to a March 23 low of $61.21, Silver shed 37% in just three weeks, one of the sharpest short-term declines the metal has seen in years. Geopolitical headline whipsaw, surging energy prices, a Dollar clawing back toward 100, and a hawkish FOMC repricing...Silver bullion

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Rich Asplund on 03/25/2026

Dollar Rebounds as Iran Dismisses US Peace Plan

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.02%. The dollar recovered from early losses today and moved slightly higher after Iran said it rejected the US peace proposal. Also, today's US economic news, showing the Feb import price index ex-petroleum posting its biggest increase in 4 years, is...P

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MoneyShow on 03/25/2026

Chart of the Day: What's Gotten into Gold? My Three Answers

Gold is the ultimate hedge against global chaos. Or at least, that’s what it has been historically. But during this Middle East crisis, it has been anything BUT rock-solid. The question is…why?Shinny gold bullion by Million Photos via Shutterstock

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Rich Asplund on 03/24/2026

Dollar Advances on Reports the US to Deploy Troops to the Middle East

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday rose by +0.42%. The dollar moved higher on Tuesday as the ongoing war with Iran drags on, boosting safe-haven demand for the dollar. Also, Tuesday's +4% jump in crude oil prices may stoke inflation and prompt the Fed to tighten monetary policy, a...Holding mone

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Andrew Hecht on 03/24/2026

Why is LME Aluminum Outperforming LME Copper In March 2026?

Aluminum and copper are two of the most liquid metals trading on the London Metals Exchange. The war in Iran has impacted markets across all asset classes and has ignited a bullish fuse in the aluminum market.Processed aluminum ready for use by Russian Aluminium Association via Pixabay

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