Silver Mini Jan '26 (QIF26)
Silver Mini Futures Market News and Commentary
The dollar index (DXY00) climbed to a 1.5-week high on Thursday and finished up by +0.22%. The dollar remains supported amid persistent tensions in the Middle East, which is boosting safe-haven demand for the dollar. Also, rising crude oil prices are pushing up inflation expectations, a hawkish factor for Fed policy and supportive of the dollar.  In addition, signs of strength in US manufacturing activity are bullish for the dollar, following the Apr S&P manufacturing PMI, which expanded at its strongest pace in nearly 4 years.Â
The dollar fell back from its best level after US weekly jobless claims rose more than expected, and the Mar Chicago Fed National Activity Index fell more than expected to a 4-month low.
The US and Iran are locked in a battle for control of the Strait of Hormuz, with both sides blocking the waterway to gain leverage during an extended ceasefire. The US said it was waiting for a response from Iran before peace talks could restart, and Iran said... Read more
Barchart · 1 hour ago
The dollar index (DXY00 ) climbed to a 1.5-week high on Thursday and finished up by +0.22%. The dollar remains supported amid persistent tensions in the...
Barchart · Thu Apr 23, 9:33AM CDT
The dollar index (DXY00 ) today climbed to a 1.5-week high and is up by +0.04%. The dollar remains supported amid persistent tensions in the Middle East,...
Barchart · Wed Apr 22, 2:36PM CDT
The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday rose to a 1-week high and finished up by +0.20%. The dollar found support on Wednesday as the escalation of the...
Barchart · Wed Apr 22, 12:56PM CDT
Diamonds may be a girl's best friend, but they're your portfolio's worst nightmare. Diamond prices are caving in, and it doesn't look like they're going...
Barchart · Wed Apr 22, 10:56AM CDT
Let’s look at the key outside markets and their present daily price impacts on gold and silver.
Barchart · Wed Apr 22, 9:38AM CDT
The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.03%. The dollar gave up an early advance today and turned lower after a rally in stocks reduced liquidity...
Barchart · 15 minutes ago
Apple’s leadership shift arrives as the company pushes into AI, but execution risks and China exposure remain in focus.
Barchart · 42 minutes ago
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Thursday closed down -0.41%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.36%, and the Nasdaq 100...
Barchart · 49 minutes ago
Lululemon stock sinks as retailer names Heidi O’Neill its next CEO. Here’s why the market seems to dislike her appointment as top executive.
Barchart · 1 hour ago
Arm Holdings reached an all-time high today. Should you buy the stock now?
Barchart · 1 hour ago
IBM stock sinks as muted Q1 software revenue growth reignites AI disruption fears. Here’s why IBM shares aren’t particularly attractive to buy on the...
Barchart · 1 hour ago
Uber’s backing sharpens Lucid’s robotaxi narrative, but the company still needs to prove it can scale production and revenue.
Barchart · 1 hour ago
The dollar index (DXY00 ) climbed to a 1.5-week high on Thursday and finished up by +0.22%. The dollar remains supported amid persistent tensions in the...
Barchart · 1 hour ago
Intel’s stock has climbed over 200% over the past year due to AI-led demand.
