Silver Micro May '26 (SOK26)
Silver Micro Futures Market News and Commentary
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 demand for the dollar, following President Trump's announcement that he will indefinitely extend the ceasefire with Iran. Also, lower T-note yields today have weakened the dollar's interest rate differentials.
Losses in the dollar are limited as concerns about escalation of the US-Iran war are boosting safe-haven demand for the dollar. Iran seized two ships today in the Strait of Hormuz for "endangering maritime security," and the UK Navy said Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps gunboats fired upon two other cargo ships.
Swaps markets are discounting the odds at 1% for a +25 bp rate hike at the April 28-29 FOMC meeting.
The dollar continues to be undercut by a poor outlook for interest rate differentials, with the FOMC expected to cut interest rates by at least -25 bp in 2026, while the BOJ and ECB are expected to r... Read more
Barchart · 1 hour ago
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...
Gold Price Forecast · Wed Apr 22, 8:16AM CDT
Technicals and fundamentals align - and it doesn't look good for the precious metals in the medium term.
Barchart · Tue Apr 21, 2:39PM CDT
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Barchart · Tue Apr 21, 9:35AM CDT
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Barchart · Mon Apr 20, 2:38PM CDT
The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Monday fell by -0.05%. The dollar gave up an early advance on Monday and turned lower after the New York Post reported that...
Barchart · 1 minute ago
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Barchart · 7 minutes ago
The Trump administration's decision to preserve federal hydrogen hub funding removes a major regulatory overhang and validates Bloom Energy's long-term...
Barchart · 8 minutes ago
Apple will report Q2 earnings on April 30. Apple’s Q2 will reflect strong demand for its hardware and services.
Barchart · 13 minutes ago
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Barchart · 19 minutes ago
Fox Corporation is gearing up to release its third-quarter results soon, and analysts are expecting a single-digit decline in the company’s bottom-line...
Barchart · 20 minutes ago
Stifel analysts raised Intel’s stock price target ahead of its Q1 earnings.
Barchart · 28 minutes ago
Apple will get a new CEO when John Ternus takes over the position later this year. Will he have the story that can help AAPL stock gain some momentum?
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