Rich Asplund on 01/18/2025

Dollar Rebounds on US Economic Strength

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Friday rose by +0.37%. The dollar on Friday recovered from early losses and posted moderate gains. Friday’s better-than-expected US economic news on Dec housing starts and Dec manufacturing production were bullish for the dollar. Also, Friday's action by the IMF to raise

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Rich Asplund on 01/18/2025

Dollar Weakens on Lower Bond Yields and Stronger Stocks

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.10%. The dollar today gave up an early advance and turned moderately lower after the 10-year T-note yield fell to a 2-week low of 4.566%, weakening the dollar's interest rate differentials. Also, today's stock rally has curbed liquidity demand for the.

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Phillip Streible on 01/18/2025

Precious Metals Snap a Three-Day Win Streak! Is The Top In?

Precious metals snap a three-day win streak—Phil Streible breaks down key levels and what this could mean for the market in today’s Metals Minute. Tune in!Creating gold bullion by Mark Agnor via Shutterstock

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Rich Asplund on 01/18/2025

Dollar Fades on Dovish Remarks from Fed Governor Waller

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Thursday fell by -0.09%. The dollar on Thursday gave up an early advance and turned lower, based on dovish comments from Fed Governor Waller, who said if inflation moves lower, there may be more Fed rate cuts this year than the market anticipates. Thursday's US...Puzzle ma

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Rich Asplund on 01/18/2025

Dollar Turns Lower on Dovish Fed Governor Waller

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.09%. The dollar today gave up an early advance and turned lower on dovish comments from Fed Governor Waller, who said if inflation moves lower, there may be more Fed rate cuts this year than the market anticipates. Today's US economic...Puzzle of money

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Phillip Streible on 01/18/2025

Precious Metals Extend Gains! Is $2800 and $32.50 Next?

Precious metals extend gains—are $2800 gold and $32.50 silver within reach? Phil Streible breaks down the momentum and key levels to watch in today’s Metals Minute. Tune in now!Shinny gold bullion by Million Photos via Shutterstock

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Przemyslaw K. Radomski on 01/18/2025

Silver’s Upside Target: Almost There

We’re almost at the targets – in case of multiple markets. And we got other signs, too. The trend is likely about to change.Stacked silver bars by Tookapic via Pixabay

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Rich Asplund on 01/18/2025

Dollar Pressured by Soft US CPI Report

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Wednesday fell by -0.16%. The dollar posted moderate losses Wednesday as T-note yields fell on the Fed-friendly US Dec CPI report that showed an unexpected easing of core inflation. Also, Wednesday’s report showed that the US Jan Empire manufacturing survey of general bus

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Rich Asplund on 01/18/2025

Dollar Slides and Gold Jumps on Dovish US CPI Report

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.31%. The dollar tumbled today as T-note yields dropped on the Fed-friendly US Dec CPI report that showed an unexpected easing of core inflation. Also, today’s report showed that the US Jan Empire manufacturing survey of general business conditions unexp

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Phillip Streible on 01/18/2025

Precious Metals Surge Overnight! Can it Hold? CPI @ 7:30

Precious metals surge overnight—can the rally hold? All eyes on CPI at 7:30! Phil Streible dives into the market reaction and key levels in today’s Metals Minute. Don’t miss it!Bullish - green stock market chart with arrow up day trade by Quality Stock Arts via Shutterstock

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Rich Asplund on 01/18/2025

Dollar Falls on Tariff Report and Soft US PPI

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Tuesday fell by -0.62%. The dollar was under pressure Tuesday on a report from Blomberg that said President-elect Trump’s incoming economic team is discussing a gradual approach to raising tariffs that will boost negotiating leverage and avoid inflation. The dollar added

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Przemyslaw K. Radomski on 01/18/2025

Silver’s Time to Shine Is Here – Get Ready

Silver tends to outperform the rest of the precious metals sector close to the end of a given rally. We’re not there YET.Silver bullion by SonerCdem via iStock

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Rich Asplund on 01/18/2025

Dollar Weakens on Bloomberg Tariff Report and Dovish US PPI

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.43%. The dollar is under pressure today on a report from Blomberg that said President-elect Trump’s incoming economic team is discussing a gradual approach to raising tariffs, to boost negotiating leverage and avoid inflation. The dollar added to its lo

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Phillip Streible on 01/18/2025

Precious Metals Snap Back Overnight! Can The Rally Hold?

Precious metals snap back overnight—can the rally hold? Phil Streible breaks down the rebound and key levels to watch in today’s Metals Minute. Tune in!Shinny gold bullion by Million Photos via Shutterstock

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Rich Asplund on 01/18/2025

Dollar Rises and Gold Tumbles on Diminished Fed Rate Cut Expectations

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Monday rose by +0.23% and posted a new 2-year high. The dollar on Monday had carryover support from last Friday’s stronger-than-expected US Dec payroll report that reduced the chances of Fed rate cuts. Also, higher bond yields on Monday strengthened the dollar’s interest r

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Rich Asplund on 01/18/2025

Dollar Climbs and Gold Slides on Reduced Fed Rate Cut Expectations

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.29% and posted a new 2-year high. The dollar has carryover support from last Friday’s stronger-than-expected US Dec payroll report that reduced the chances of Fed rate cuts. Also, higher bond yields are strengthening the dollar’s interest rate differentia

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Phillip Streible on 01/18/2025

Precious Metals Crash Overnight! - Here's The Drivers

Precious metals crash overnight—what’s behind the sharp move? Phil Streible dives into the drivers and key levels in today’s Metals Minute. Don’t miss it!Shinny gold bullion by Million Photos via Shutterstock

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