Rich Asplund on 03/09/2025

Dollar Slips on a Dovish US Feb Payroll Report

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Friday fell by -0.20% and posted a 4-month low. The dollar has fallen every day this week and remains under pressure due to the negative impact of US tariffs on the US economy. Losses in the dollar accelerated Friday on the dovish US Feb payroll...Puzzle made of money by

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Andrew Hecht on 03/09/2025

Is the Dollar Index Going to Plunge?

The dollar index measures the U.S. currency against the other leading world reserve foreign exchange instruments. After reaching the highest level since November 2022 in January 2025, the index has moved lower. While the long-term trend since 2008 remains higher, the short-term path of least resista

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Rich Asplund on 03/09/2025

Dollar Falls on Tariff Concerns and a Dovish US Feb Payroll Report

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.31% at a 4-month low. The dollar has fallen every day this week and remains under pressure due to the negative impact of US tariffs on the US economy. Losses in the dollar accelerated today on the dovish US Feb payroll...A hundred dollar bill being to

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Phillip Streible on 03/09/2025

Precious Metals Brace for Volatility -Jobs, Powell & Trump!

Precious metals brace for volatility with key events ahead, including jobs data, Powell’s testimony, and Trump’s influence on the markets. Phil Streible breaks it all down in today’s Metals Minute—tune in!Gold bars in a row by andriano_cz via iStock

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Rich Asplund on 03/09/2025

Economic Concerns from Tariffs Undercut the Dollar

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Thursday fell by -0.21% and posted a 4-month low. The dollar is under pressure because of the negative impact of US tariffs on the US economy. Also, the euro’s strength weighed on the dollar after EUR/USD Thursday jumped to a 4-month high when the ECB...Image by Karolina

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Andrew Hecht on 03/09/2025

Why is Palladium Struggling at the $1,000 Level?

Palladium is a rare precious metal that comes primarily from Russia and South Africa. After reaching a high of $3,425 per ounce in early 2022, the price plunged and was trading on either side of $1,000 per ounce in March 2025.Palladium stone and ingot by RHJ via iStock

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Rich Asplund on 03/09/2025

Dollar Extends This Week’s Losses as the Euro and Yen Advance

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.44%. The dollar extended this week’s slide to a 4-month low. The dollar is under pressure because of the negative impact of US tariffs on the US economy. Also, the strength of the euro weighed on the dollar after EUR/USD today...British Pound, Europe

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Phillip Streible on 03/09/2025

Precious Metals Give Up Gains Overnight! What Happened?

Precious metals retreat overnight after giving up gains—was it profit-taking or a shift in sentiment? Phil Streible breaks it down in today’s Metals Minute—tune in!Shades of gold background by Udo Reitter via Pixabay

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Rich Asplund on 03/09/2025

Dollar Falls on Fears of Hit to US Economy from Tariffs

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Wednesday fell by -1.38% and posted a 3-3/4 month low. The dollar was undercut by concern about the negative impact of US tariffs on the US economy. Also, strength in the euro weighed on the dollar after EUR/USD Wednesday jumped to a 3-3/4 month high....Puzzle of money by

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Bill Baruch on 03/09/2025

Silver's March Momentum: A Seasonal Boost on the Horizon?

Gold has surged 40% over the past year, setting new records, while silver lags behind its 2011 range. Historically, silver gains momentum in March, and Bill Baruch of Blue Line Futures explains why this seasonal pattern could provide a significant boost to silver prices in the coming weeks.Silver bu

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Rich Asplund on 03/09/2025

Dollar Retreats on Growth Risk From US Tariffs

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -1.13% and tumbled to a 3-3/4 month low. Concern about the negative impact of US tariffs on the US economy is undercutting the dollar. Also, strength in the euro weighed on the dollar after EUR/USD today jumped to a 3-3/4 month...Puzzle made of money by Q

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Phillip Streible on 03/09/2025

Long-Term Outlook for a Silver Squeeze -Futures Test $33

Silver futures test $33 as traders eye the potential for a long-term squeeze. Can momentum sustain, or is resistance ahead? Phil Streible breaks it all down in today’s Metals Minute—tune in!Shinny gold bullion by Million Photos via Shutterstock

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Rich Asplund on 03/09/2025

Dollar Sinks on US Tariffs and Euro Strength

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Tuesday fell by -1.06%. The dollar on Tuesday extended Monday’s losses to a 2-3/4 month low. The dollar fell on concern that US tariffs will spark a trade war that undercuts US economic growth. Also, Tuesday’s rally in EUR/USD to a 2-3/4 month high undercut...Polygonal ve

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Andrew Hecht on 03/09/2025

What is Gold’s Next Upside Target?

Gold’s rally continues in early March 2025 after the yellow precious metal rose to a new high over the $2,900 per ounce level in February. The bull market that began in 1999 at bear $250 per ounce remains firmly intact in 2025.Gold bar graph by Lemonsoup14 via Shutterstock

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Rich Asplund on 03/09/2025

Dollar Weakens as Escalating Global Trade Tensions Fuel Growth Concerns

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.51%. The dollar today extended Monday’s losses to a 2-3/4 month low. Concerns that US tariffs will spark a trade war that undercuts economic growth are weighing on the dollar. Also, today’s decline in the 10-year T-note yield to a 4-1/2...US dollar bac

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Phillip Streible on 03/09/2025

Precious Metals Rise on Safe-Haven Buying! Record Highs?

Safe-haven demand drives precious metals higher—are new record highs on the horizon? Phil Streible breaks it down in today’s Metals Minute. Tune in now!Silver bullion by SonerCdem via iStock

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Darin Newsom on 03/09/2025

Reaction to Tariffs Was as Expected

Early Tuesday morning finds continued buying in gold and selling in Grains.Shinny gold bullion by Million Photos via Shutterstock

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Rich Asplund on 03/09/2025

Dollar Tumbles on Euro Strength and Weak US Economic News

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Monday fell by -0.87%. Monday’s strength in EUR/USD undercut the dollar as stronger-than-expected Eurozone economic news boosted European government bond yields. The dollar extended its losses on weaker-than-expected US ISM and construction spending reports. The dollar

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Andrew Hecht on 03/09/2025

Commodity Market Roundup- February’s Top Performers and Underperformers

Natural gas led the way on the upside in February, while FCOJ futures posted the most significant decline. Gold and Arabica coffee futures reached new record highs before correcting, while cryptocurrencies plunged. The dollar index was lower, while bonds moved higher, typically bullish for raw mater

A Andrew Hecht