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Sun, Apr 5th, 2026

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Sun, Apr 5th, 2026
Silver Outlook: Wave Four Likely Complete as Wave 5 of C Moves Lower

Silver remains under pressure after a sharp decline from highs, with wave four correction still in play. Current structure suggests another leg lower may develop within wave C.

Dollar Climbs on Fears of a Prolonged Iran War

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday rose by +0.36%. Thursday's decline in equity markets boosted liquidity demand for the dollar. Also, Wednesday night's comments from President Trump that the Iran...

DXY00 : 100.028s (unch)
GCM26 : 4,679.7s (-2.77%)
SIK26 : 72.924s (-4.15%)
^USDJPY : 159.690 (+0.01%)
^EURUSD : 1.15236 (+0.04%)
Has Gold Found a Bottom?

Gold has corrected from the late January all-time high. The leading precious metal is trading over $1,000 below the all-time peak, and remains under pressure despite geopolitical events.

BAR : 46.03 (-1.92%)
IAU : 87.94 (-1.94%)
GCM26 : 4,679.7s (-2.77%)
GLD : 429.41 (-1.92%)
The DeCarley Perspective...We weren’t kidding when we said, “They are game-stopping silver.”

When silver futures were ascending over $100 per ounce, we described the market as being “Gamestopped.”

Dollar Rallies and Gold Plunges as Iran War Continues

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.43%. Today's sharp drop in equity markets has boosted liquidity demand for the dollar. Also, Wednesday night's comments from President Trump that the Iran...

DXY00 : 100.028s (unch)
GCM26 : 4,679.7s (-2.77%)
SIK26 : 72.924s (-4.15%)
^USDJPY : 159.690 (+0.01%)
^EURUSD : 1.15236 (+0.04%)
The Iran War Thrust Aluminum Prices Into the Spotlight, but Is There a Long-Term Bull Case for Rio Tinto Stock?

With aluminum markets tightening and prices rising, Rio Tinto stock is riding the surge. But is this the start of a lasting upcycle, or just a short-term spike driven by geopolitical noise?

AA : 71.53 (-0.74%)
ALM26 : 3,401.00s (-1.23%)
AAPL : 255.92 (+0.11%)
RIO : 94.45 (-0.38%)
SPY : 655.83 (+0.09%)
Gold & Silver Drop as Yields & the Dollar Jump! Where is NEXT Support?

Gold and silver move lower as yields and the dollar rise, with Phil Streible breaking down the metals setup and key support levels in focus on Metals Minute. Tune in.

Gold Prices Here Hint that Iran War Energy Price Shocks Could Be Short Lived. Why?

Price action in bonds and precious metals suggests that energy price shocks will start to taper and any surge in inflation will also simmer in the near term.

CLK26 : 111.54s (+11.41%)
GCM26 : 4,679.7s (-2.77%)
CLK26 : 111.54s (+11.41%)
ZSK26 : 1163-4s (-0.43%)
ZCK26 : 452-2s (-0.44%)
ZWK26 : 598-2s (+0.13%)
SIK26 : 72.924s (-4.15%)
$TNX : 4.31 (unch)
GCM26 : 4,679.7s (-2.77%)
Gold’s 200-Day Bounce: Reversal Signal or Market Trap?

Our top technical strategist takes a closer look at the recent pullback in gold futures, and whether traders should jump on the buying opportunity.

GCM26 : 4,679.7s (-2.77%)
GLD : 429.41 (-1.92%)
Dollar Declines Amid War-End Optimism

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday added to Tuesday's losses and fell by -0.34%. The dollar is under pressure due to optimism that the war in Iran will end soon. Wednesday's stock rally also reduced...

DXY00 : 100.028s (unch)
GCM26 : 4,679.7s (-2.77%)
SIK26 : 72.924s (-4.15%)
^USDJPY : 159.690 (+0.01%)
^EURUSD : 1.15236 (+0.04%)

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