Rich Asplund on 04/16/2025

Tariff Angst Hammers the Dollar and Boosts Gold to a Record High

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Wednesday fell by -0.92%. The dollar was under pressure Wednesday as the tit-for-tat trade war with China erodes confidence in the dollar after the US government barred Nvidia from selling its H20 chips to China. The US tariff turmoil diminishes the dollar’s reserve-curre

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Rich Asplund on 04/16/2025

Dollar Falls and Gold Soars to a Record as US-China Trade War Escalates

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.70%. The dollar is under pressure today as the tit-for-tat trade war with China erodes confidence in the dollar after the US government barred Nvidia from selling its H20 chips to China. The US tariff turmoil diminishes the dollar's reserve-currency st

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Phillip Streible on 04/16/2025

Rising Trade War Tensions Boost Precious Metals Overnight!

Safe-haven demand is back on the radar as gold and silver climb overnight. Phil Streible breaks down what’s driving the move and what key levels to watch next in today’s Metals Minute.Shinny gold bullion by Million Photos via Shutterstock

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Rich Asplund on 04/15/2025

Dollar Gains on US Economic News and Hawkish Bostic

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Tuesday rose by +0.53%. The dollar Tuesday rose moderately on better-than-expected US economic news on Apr Empire manufacturing survey general business conditions and the Mar import price index ex-petroleum. Also, comments Monday evening from Atlanta Fed President Bostic

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Rich Asplund on 04/15/2025

Dollar Edges Higher on Strength in US Economic News

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.42%. The dollar today is moderately higher on better-than-expected US economic news on Apr Empire manufacturing survey general business conditions and the Mar import price index ex-petroleum. Also, comments Monday evening from Atlanta Fed President Bosti

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Phillip Streible on 04/15/2025

Is The Most Crowded Trade a Bubble? – Gold Outflows

Phil Streible dives into the shift in sentiment around gold as outflows begin to emerge. Is this a healthy pullback—or a sign of something bigger? Tune in to today’s Metals Minute for the full breakdown.Image by allstars via Shutterstock

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Rich Asplund on 04/14/2025

Tariff Worries Weigh on the Dollar

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Monday fell by -0.49% and is just above last Friday’s 3-year low. The dollar posted moderate losses Monday as a stock rebound curbed liquidity demand for the dollar. The dollar is also facing a confidence crisis as the US trade war diminishes the dollar’s reserve-currency

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Phillip Streible on 04/14/2025

Goldman $3700 Year-end Target - What about Silver?

Phil Streible breaks down Goldman Sachs’ bold call on gold and what it could mean for silver’s path forward. Catch the key levels and catalysts in today’s Metals Minute!Silver nuggets and ingot by Mike Maniatis via Shutterstock

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Rich Asplund on 04/14/2025

Dollar Weakens as Stocks Rebound

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.20% and is just above last Friday's 3-year low. The dollar is posting moderate losses today as a stock rebound has curbed liquidity demand for the dollar. The dollar is also facing a confidence crisis as the US renegotiates its relationships...Puzzle o

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Darren Carlat on 04/12/2025

Heating Oil butterfly spread and a Gold calendar spread

Heating Oil has been sliding down the trendline for nearly 3 years now. The candle this past week could be pointing to a bottom. Given the immense selling in Energy these past few weeks, HO looks primed to start moving higher.Stacked oil barrels by JONGHO SHIN via iStock

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Rich Asplund on 04/11/2025

Tariff Angst Sinks the Dollar and Boosts Gold to a Record High

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Friday fell by -0.80% and posted a 3-year low. The dollar retreated Friday because of concerns that the escalation of the US-China trade war would derail the economy and lead to stagflation. On Friday, China raised tariffs on all US goods to 125% from 84%...Puzzle made of

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Rich Asplund on 04/11/2025

Dollar Sinks to a 3-Year Low as US-China Trade Way Escalates

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -1.20% and tumbled to a 3-year low. The dollar is sharply lower today because of concerns that the escalation of the US-China trade war would derail the economy and lead to stagflation. China raised tariffs on all US goods to 125%...A hundred dollar bill b

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Phillip Streible on 04/11/2025

Record High's Overnight! Copper Surges 3%, Is Silver Next?

Phil Streible dives into the breakout move in copper and what it could mean for silver. Are precious metals lining up for their next leg higher?Silver bars stacked by Walter Freudling via Pixabay

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Rich Asplund on 04/10/2025

Dollar Retreats and Gold Surges as US-China Tensions Mount

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Thursday fell by -1.84% and posted a 6-1/4 month low. The dollar fell sharply on Thursday because of concerns that the escalation of the US-China trade war would derail the economy and lead to stagflation. The US raised total tariffs on China Wednesday to 145%...A one doll

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Andrew Hecht on 04/10/2025

Base Metals in Q1 2025- Where are they Heading in Q2?

Base metals prices moved mostly higher in Q1, with COMEX copper leading the way on the upside. The COMEX futures outperformed the LME forwards because of the uncertainty of U.S. tariffs on the metals markets.Copper rods scrap metal by Alexa via Pixabay

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