04/23/26 14:33:53 Barchart.com Metals News Articles https://www.barchart.com/news/contributors https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1478525/middle-east-tensions-support-the-dollar Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:33:53 +0000 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, which is boosting safe-haven demand for the dollar. Also, rising crude oil prices are pushing up inflation expectations, a hawkish factor for Fed... Pile of money by Atlantagreg via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1478525/middle-east-tensions-support-the-dollar Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1457015/dollar-recovers-on-rising-tensions-over-the-strait-of-hormuz Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:36:17 +0000 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 US-Iran war boosted safe-haven demand for the dollar. Iran seized two ships on Wednesday in the Strait of Hormuz for "endangering maritime... Puzzle of money by TPopova via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1457015/dollar-recovers-on-rising-tensions-over-the-strait-of-hormuz Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1455257/diamond-prices-plunge-to-lowest-levels-this-century-whats-behind-the-fall Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:56:18 +0000 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 to bounce back any time soon. A close-up of a diamond engagement ring by Levon Avagyan via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1455257/diamond-prices-plunge-to-lowest-levels-this-century-whats-behind-the-fall Nash Riggins https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1452765/3-outside-factors-driving-gold-and-silver-prices-right-now Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:56:45 +0000 Let’s look at the key outside markets and their present daily price impacts on gold and silver. Shinny gold bullion by Million Photos via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1452765/3-outside-factors-driving-gold-and-silver-prices-right-now Jim Wyckoff https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1451270/dollar-slips-as-strength-in-stocks-curbs-liquidity-demand Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:38:26 +0000 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... A one dollar bill floating in water by Wirestock via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1451270/dollar-slips-as-strength-in-stocks-curbs-liquidity-demand Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1449407/worse-for-gold-than-active-war Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:16:33 +0000 Technicals and fundamentals align - and it doesn't look good for the precious metals in the medium term. Gold bullion stacked by Steve Bidmead via Pixabay https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1449407/worse-for-gold-than-active-war Przemyslaw K. Radomski https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1432490/dollar-advances-with-us-iran-talks-in-limbo Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:39:55 +0000 The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday rose by +0.29% and posted a 1-week high. The dollar moved higher on Tuesday on the stronger-than-expected US Mar retail sales and Mar pending home sales reports. The dollar gained further on Tuesday after stock prices slumped when Vice President Vance's trip to... Holding money bunched in fist by Iana Miroshnichenko via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1432490/dollar-advances-with-us-iran-talks-in-limbo Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1426004/dollar-climbs-on-strong-us-economic-reports Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:35:38 +0000 The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.09%. The dollar is climbing today on a stronger-than-expected US Mar retail sales and Mar pending home sales reports. The dollar also has support on signs that Fed Chair nominee Kevin Warsh will support an independent Fed and prioritize low inflation.... Image by Karolina Kaboompics via Pexels https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1426004/dollar-climbs-on-strong-us-economic-reports Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1414958/flashback-silver-wave-4-swing-low-triggered-rally-as-war-risks-fueled-safe-havens Tue, 21 Apr 2026 06:39:21 +0000 Fourth waves are typically corrective and often retrace back into previous support zones, which is why they can offer good trading opportunities within a trend. The key is to wait for price to stabilize near support and then look for continuation into wave five, while keeping stops below the invalidation level. Silver bullion by SonerCdem via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1414958/flashback-silver-wave-4-swing-low-triggered-rally-as-war-risks-fueled-safe-havens Gregor Horvat https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1407464/dollar-weakens-on-hopes-us-iran-peace-talks-to-resume Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:38:14 +0000 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 Vice President Vance is on his way to Pakistan for talks with Iran, and that President Trump is open to meeting... Money transfer Global Currency by Panuwatccn via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1407464/dollar-weakens-on-hopes-us-iran-peace-talks-to-resume Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1403218/gold-s-outlook-given-the-deal-that-lasted-one-day Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:13:50 +0000 This is yet another time when gold failed to hold above its 50% retracement, and it has consequences. Gold bars in a neat row by PublicDomainPictures via Pixabay https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1403218/gold-s-outlook-given-the-deal-that-lasted-one-day Przemyslaw K. Radomski https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1402467/dollar-climbs-as-us-iran-war-tensions-rise Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:35:08 +0000 The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.08%. The dollar is climbing today on ramped-up tensions in the Middle East after Iran on Saturday said the Strait of Hormuz was closed for shipping following a refusal by the US to lift a naval blockade of Iran's vessels. Also,... Pile of money with hands by Sergey Nazarov via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1402467/dollar-climbs-as-us-iran-war-tensions-rise Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1399764/copper-at-the-edge-why-6-00-feels-like-a-trap Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:30:02 +0000 Copper's sitting right around $6.00 after that wild ride from the January highs near $6.58 down to $5.24. Volume from specs and commercials is holding steady, but you can feel the tension. Long-term supply tightness from years of underinvestment plus data centers and EVs keeps the bull case alive… yet near-term? It's a coin flip. What's it going to take to move the tape right now? Copper rods scrap metal by Alexa via Pixabay https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1399764/copper-at-the-edge-why-6-00-feels-like-a-trap Don Dawson https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1391782/sp-500-futures-gold-analysis-4-19-26 Sun, 19 Apr 2026 21:13:06 +0000 Educational and Actionable information using Fibonacci and W.D. Gann analysis. Gold bullion rounded by istara via Pixabay https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1391782/sp-500-futures-gold-analysis-4-19-26 Nick Ehrenberg https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1374566/dollar-drops-on-middle-east-peace-optimism Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:33:45 +0000 The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday fell to a 7-week low and finished down by -0.15%. The dollar came under pressure Friday in hopes that an end to the war in Iran is near, curbing safe-haven demand for the dollar. Also, Friday's rally in stocks has reduced liquidity demand... A one dollar bill floating in water by Wirestock via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1374566/dollar-drops-on-middle-east-peace-optimism Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1368414/dollar-sinks-as-iran-says-hormuz-is-open Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:33:56 +0000 The dollar index (DXY00 ) today fell to a 7-week low and is down by -0.45%. The dollar is under pressure today in hopes that an end to the war in Iran is near, curbing safe-haven demand for the dollar. Also, today's rally in stocks has reduced liquidity demand for... A hundred dollar bill being torn by Alona Siniehina via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1368414/dollar-sinks-as-iran-says-hormuz-is-open Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1366194/gold-4th-weekly-gain-as-funds-exit-silver-breakout-level-to-watch Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:39:38 +0000 Gold posts a fourth straight weekly gain as funds exit while silver approaches a key breakout level, with Phil Streible breaking down the metals setup and levels in focus on Metals Minute. Tune in. Gold bars in a row by andriano_cz via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1366194/gold-4th-weekly-gain-as-funds-exit-silver-breakout-level-to-watch Phillip Streible https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1365284/silver-range-bound-and-waiting-for-a-verdict Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:06:00 +0000 Silver futures have entered a period of measured consolidation after one of the most volatile price swings in the metal's modern trading history. Following a parabolic rally that saw prices peak at an all-time high of 121 in late January 2026, a combination of forced liquidations, CME margin hikes, and a shifting geopolitical landscape triggered a sharp reversal and subsequent range-bound activity between the 70 and 90 levels. With the market now sitting at the mid-range 80 level, traders are carefully watching both technical structure and a still-fragile geopolitical environment centered on the US-Iran conflict and the Strait of Hormuz to determine the next directional move. Silver nuggets and ingot by Mike Maniatis via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1365284/silver-range-bound-and-waiting-for-a-verdict EdgeClear https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1363974/what-are-fridays-in-the-commodity-complex-easy-to-predict Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:22:04 +0000 As I've said before, the job of analyzing markets has grown much easier given the repetitive cycle of market drivers. 3d illustration inflation and deflation graph by Deepadesigns via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1363974/what-are-fridays-in-the-commodity-complex-easy-to-predict Darin Newsom https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1354610/as-aluminum-prices-hit-4-year-highs-should-you-buy-alcoa-stock Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:27:29 +0000 Aluminum prices hit four-year highs on the threat of a blockade as U.S.-Iran talks collapsed. Should you buy Alcoa at this juncture? Aluminum Metal Wire Coil by HeungSoon via Pixabay https://www.barchart.com/story/news/1354610/as-aluminum-prices-hit-4-year-highs-should-you-buy-alcoa-stock Anushka Dutta