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Sun, Dec 21st, 2025

Metals News and Commentary

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Sun, Dec 21st, 2025
Dollar Moves Higher on Yen Weakness and Fed Comments

The dollar index (DXY00 ) climbed to a 1-week high on Friday and finished up by +0.19%. The dollar rose on Friday amid yen weakness. Also, upbeat comments on Friday from New York Fed President John Williams...

DXY00 : 98.599s (+0.17%)
GCG26 : 4,387.3s (+0.52%)
SIH26 : 67.489s (+3.48%)
^USDJPY : 157.749 (+1.41%)
^EURUSD : 1.17091 (-0.13%)
Does Uranium and the URNM ETF Have More Upside Potential in 2026?

Uranium mining stocks have been star performers in 2025, posting substantial gains. As the markets move forward into 2026, uranium prices and mining shares could have room to add to gains.

U-UN.TO : 26.00 (-1.29%)
URNM : 55.70 (+4.84%)
CCJ : 89.99 (+2.75%)
Dollar Gains on Yen Weakness and Upbeat Fed Comments

The dollar index (DXY00 ) climbed to a 1-week high today and is up by +0.18%. The dollar is moving higher today due to weakness in the yen. Also, upbeat comments today from New York Fed President John...

DXY00 : 98.599s (+0.17%)
GCG26 : 4,387.3s (+0.52%)
SIH26 : 67.489s (+3.48%)
^USDJPY : 157.749 (+1.41%)
^EURUSD : 1.17091 (-0.13%)
What’s Next for Platinum Investment?

Sustained market deficits, tight physical availability and historical undervaluation make platinum a compelling investment, despite a potentially balanced market forecast in 2026.

Is the Outlook Bullish for Metals in 2026?

While the Silver market has gone parabolic during December, King Gold and Dr. Copper are following along behind.

HGY00 : 5.4310s (+1.20%)
GCY00 : 4,339.50 (+0.16%)
SIY00 : 67.1437 (+2.52%)
Here’s Where I Expect Gold and Silver Prices to Be Trading in 2026

Don’t expect these projections to be exact, but they are trend lines to follow for precious metals in the coming year.

SIH26 : 67.489s (+3.48%)
GCG26 : 4,387.3s (+0.52%)
Dollar Posts Modest Gains as EUR/USD Falls

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday rose by +0.05%. The dollar recovered from early losses on Thursday and posted modest gains as EUR/USD retreated. The dollar also found some support on Thursday after...

DXY00 : 98.599s (+0.17%)
GCG26 : 4,387.3s (+0.52%)
SIH26 : 67.489s (+3.48%)
^USDJPY : 157.749 (+1.41%)
^EURUSD : 1.17091 (-0.13%)
Where is Copper Heading in 2026?

COMEX copper futures have been in a bullish trend, making higher lows and higher highs since the low of 60.40 cents per pound in 2001. In 2025, the red nonferrous metal reached nearly $6 per ounce before...

CPER : 33.60 (+1.02%)
DBB : 22.64 (+1.12%)
P0Y00 : 11,881.50s (+0.88%)
HGH26 : 5.5100s (+1.33%)
Gold continues to shine, but for how long?

Gold is regaining momentum, and analysts predict it will reach new records next year thanks to the Fed's easing and strong demand from central banks, but not everything is so clear.

Dollar Recovers as EUR/USD Weakens

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.09%. The dollar recovered from early losses today and turned higher as Eurozone fiscal concerns weighed on EUR/USD. The dollar also found some support today...

DXY00 : 98.599s (+0.17%)
GCG26 : 4,387.3s (+0.52%)
SIH26 : 67.489s (+3.48%)
^USDJPY : 157.749 (+1.41%)
^EURUSD : 1.17091 (-0.13%)

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