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The dollar index (DXY00 ) Thursday fell by -0.71%. The dollar on Thursday fell back from Wednesday’s 4-month high after the FOMC cut the fed funds target range by -25 bp. Also, lower T-note yields Thursday weakened the dollar’s interest rate differentials. In addition, Thursday’s US economic news weighed on...
While the REMX ETF’s name implies significant exposure to rare earth metals and minerals, the product’s holdings are primarily invested in lithium-producing mining companies. REMX has been under pressure, but commodity cyclicality suggests that it is in the buying zone below $50 per share.
The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.71%. The dollar today fell back from Wednesday’s 4-month high on profit-taking ahead of the FOMC meeting results later this afternoon when the Fed is expected to cut the fed funds target range by -25 bp. Also, today’s US economic news...
The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.71%. The dollar today fell back from Wednesday’s 4-month high on profit-taking ahead of the FOMC meeting results later this afternoon when the Fed is expected to cut the fed funds target range by -25 bp. Also, today’s US economic news...
Today’s Metals Minute calls for a closer look at precious metals. Phil Streible dives into key levels and fresh insights on gold and silver.
The dollar index (DXY00 ) Wednesday rallied sharply to a 4-month high and finished up by +1.58%. The dollar soared Wednesday after Republican candidate Trump won the US presidential election. There is concern that Trump’s low tax and high tariff policies will boost inflation and slow the pace of Fed...
Bill Baruch joined the Schwab Network the morning after the election to dive into how he's navigating macro and markets ahead of FOMC.
The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up sharply by +1.58% at a 4-month high. The dollar is soaring today after Republican candidate Trump won the US presidential election. There is concern that Trump’s low tax and high tariff policies will boost inflation and slow the pace of Fed interest...
With election results in focus, today’s Metals Minute with Phil Streible breaks down precious metals’ key levels and market response in gold and silver.
The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday fell by -0.43% and posted a 2-1/2 week low. Long liquidation weighed on the dollar ahead of the results of Tuesday’s US presidential election, which is too close to call. Also, Tuesday’s US Sep trade deficit was wider than expected, a negative factor...
The dollar index (DXY00 ) is down by -0.28% and modestly above Monday’s 2-week low. Long liquidation is weighing on the dollar ahead of the results of today’s US presidential election, which is too close to call. Also, today’s US Sep trade deficit was wider than expected, a negative factor...
Stock markets around the world in the US and Europe, are moving as investors wait to see the results of a divided US presidential election. Polls suggest a close race between Democratic nominee Kamala Harris and Republican nominee Donald Trump leading traders to hold back showing clear signs of caution. The unclear election outcome could make markets more unstable, as different winners might cause different market reactions.
Cocoa ramped higher last week, while coffee fell sharply.
Is silver set to follow copper’s breakout? Today’s Metals Minute with Phil Streible dives into key levels and market insights as silver aims for a comeback
The blocking of bauxite exports from Guinea is the latest news to send alumina prices skyrocketing, with much of the panic buying coming from China, the world's biggest aluminum producer. Prices hit a record high last week, surpassing levels last seen in 2018, when the U.S. placed sanctions on Russia’s Rusal. One company poised to benefit is Alcoa.
The dollar index (DXY00 ) Monday fell by -0.40% and posted a 2-week low. The dollar was under pressure Monday after updated polls over the weekend shifted in favor of Democratic candidate Harris for president. Harris’s high-tax and low-tariff policies are seen as limiting growth and inflation and are seen...
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is off -0.40%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.88%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is off -0.35%. Stocks are churning today and are trading mostly lower ahead of the US presidential...
The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.61% at a 2-week low. The dollar is under pressure today after polls over the weekend shifted in favor of Democratic candidate Harris for president. Harris’ high-tax and low tariff policies are seen as limiting growth and inflation and are seen...
The interview discusses the recent surge in grain prices, driven by increased demand from Mexico and China, as well as the uncertainty surrounding the US election and potential trade disruptions. Additionally, the rising demand for vegetable oils, particularly soybean oil, due to the growing renewable diesel market is highlighted. The interview also touches on the potential impact of weather conditions on winter wheat production and the bearish signals in the cattle and stock markets.
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.01%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up -0.27%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.15%. Stocks today are moderately lower on long liquidation pressures ahead of the US presidential...
Copper’s rise lifts silver overnight! Today’s Metals Minute with Phil Streible covers key levels and market impacts in gold and silver
Phil Streible of Blue Line Futures analyzes the market dynamics leading up to the election, emphasizing strategies for navigating volatility in stocks, bonds, and gold.
The dollar index (DXY00 ) Friday recovered from a 1-1/2 week low and finished up by +0.31%. The dollar Friday initially retreated and posted a 1-1/2 week low on the weaker-than-expected US Oct payroll report, a dovish factor for Fed policy. Friday’s rally in stocks also reduced liquidity demand for...
Commodity prices turned mixed results in October even though bearish price action in the bond market and the pushed interest rates higher and bullish action in the dollar index tends to weigh on raw material prices.