07/10/26 19:33:13 Barchart.com Metals News Articles https://www.barchart.com/news/contributors https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3229800/dollar-recovers-as-t-note-yields-rise Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:33:11 +0000 The dollar index (DXY00 ) recovered from a 1-week low on Friday and finished up by +0.07%. The fragile and uncertain situation in the Middle East is supporting safe-haven demand for the dollar today after Iran vowed to respond to the US attacks this week on Iran’s rail and maritime... Pile of money by Atlantagreg via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3229800/dollar-recovers-as-t-note-yields-rise Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3225459/dollar-slightly-higher-on-us-iran-risks Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:36:17 +0000 The dollar index (DXY00 ) recovered from a 1-week low today and is up +0.03%. The fragile and uncertain situation in the Middle East is supporting safe-haven demand for the dollar today after Iran vowed to respond to the US attacks this week on Iran’s rail and maritime infrastructure. The... Image by Karolina Kaboompics via Pexels https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3225459/dollar-slightly-higher-on-us-iran-risks Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3222197/silver-slips-below-60-two-catalysts-to-watch-fed-hike-odds-fade-metals-minute-phil-streible Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:34:12 +0000 Dive into today's market action with the Blue Line Futures Metals Minute! (Episode 698) Silver nuggets and ingot by Mike Maniatis via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3222197/silver-slips-below-60-two-catalysts-to-watch-fed-hike-odds-fade-metals-minute-phil-streible Phillip Streible https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3211804/dollar-falls-as-stocks-rally-and-crude-oil-retreats Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:39:13 +0000 The dollar index (DXY00 ) fell by -0.08% on Thursday. The dollar moved lower on Thursday as strength in stocks reduced liquidity demand for the currency. Also, Thursday’s -2% fall in crude oil prices lowered inflation expectations and could prompt the Fed to ease monetary policy, a bearish factor for... A U_S_ banknote that is digitally warped by Ruslan Lytvyn via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3211804/dollar-falls-as-stocks-rally-and-crude-oil-retreats Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3211352/what-are-the-prospects-for-palladium-prices Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:00:02 +0000 Like gold, silver, and platinum, palladium prices have been in a bearish trend since the January 2026 highs. Palladium futures broke below technical support levels in June, but the price action in the precious metals sector could create the conditions for a turnaround and recovery rally. Palladium stone and ingot by RHJ via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3211352/what-are-the-prospects-for-palladium-prices Andrew Hecht https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3206897/dollar-slips-as-stocks-strengthen Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:34:59 +0000 The dollar index (DXY00 ) is down by -0.11% today. The dollar is moving lower today as strength in stocks has reduced liquidity demand for the currency. The dollar dropped to its low after US Jun existing home sales unexpectedly declined. Losses in the dollar are limited after US weekly... A one dollar bill floating in water by Wirestock via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3206897/dollar-slips-as-stocks-strengthen Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3201634/precious-metals-bounce-overnight-the-key-levels-to-watch-in-gold-metals-minute-phil-streible Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:16:32 +0000 Dive into today's market action with the Blue Line Futures Metals Minute! (Episode 697) Gold bullion stacked by Steve Bidmead via Pixabay https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3201634/precious-metals-bounce-overnight-the-key-levels-to-watch-in-gold-metals-minute-phil-streible Phillip Streible https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3199158/xauusd-can-stop-at-4220-resistance Thu, 09 Jul 2026 08:34:30 +0000 Gold came down perfectly and stopped at the 4027 level, which was the swing support from last Wednesday. Notice that what we are seeing now is only a corrective decline from the 4200 area, so it looks like another retest of that region is still possible. However, we still think the recovery will be limited, with the first important resistance around 4220. Gold bullion rounded by istara via Pixabay https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3199158/xauusd-can-stop-at-4220-resistance Gregor Horvat https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3191217/dollar-erases-early-gains-as-stocks-rebound-from-early-sell-off Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:33:23 +0000 The dollar index (DXY00 ) fell by -0.05% on Wednesday. The dollar gave up an early advance on Wednesday and posted modest losses as stocks recovered from their worst levels, which reduced liquidity demand for the dollar. The dollar initially moved higher on Wednesday amid the surge in crude oil... Puzzle of money by TPopova via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3191217/dollar-erases-early-gains-as-stocks-rebound-from-early-sell-off Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3186572/dollar-climbs-on-escalation-of-middle-east-hostilities Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:37:31 +0000 The dollar index (DXY00 ) is up by +0.09% today. The dollar is supported by today’s equity market slump, which has boosted liquidity demand for the currency. Also, higher crude oil prices today have pushed up inflation expectations and could persuade the Fed to keep monetary policy tight, a supportive... Holding money bunched in fist by Iana Miroshnichenko via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3186572/dollar-climbs-on-escalation-of-middle-east-hostilities Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3181336/gold-silver-drop-mid-east-tensions-lift-energy-where-is-the-bottom-metals-minute-phil-streible Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:20:46 +0000 Dive into today's market action with the Blue Line Futures Metals Minute! (Episode 696) Chunk of gold in a gloved hand by RHJPhotoandilust___ via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3181336/gold-silver-drop-mid-east-tensions-lift-energy-where-is-the-bottom-metals-minute-phil-streible Phillip Streible https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3170192/dollar-edges-up-on-weak-stocks-and-crude-oil-strength Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:39:22 +0000 The dollar index (DXY00 ) rose by +0.24% on Tuesday. The dollar rose on Tuesday amid weakness in stocks, boosting liquidity demand for the currency. Also, higher crude oil prices on Tuesday pushed up inflation expectations and could persuade the Fed to keep monetary policy tight, a supportive factor for... Hands holding a briefcase of money by Efired via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3170192/dollar-edges-up-on-weak-stocks-and-crude-oil-strength Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3169615/where-is-the-next-big-move-in-platinum Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:00:02 +0000 Precious metals have remained in bearish trends since the late January 2026 highs. Platinum rose to a new record high in early 2026, but the price has plunged to a level that threatens the long-term bullish trend after the 2025 rally that broke out of a decade-long consolidation pattern. Platinum bars by Shawn Hempel via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3169615/where-is-the-next-big-move-in-platinum Andrew Hecht https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3167532/silver-market-update-a-strong-start-to-july-trading Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:45:39 +0000 Silver enters July 2026 after an eventful first half of the year that saw prices reach historic highs before pulling back in a healthy market correction. Silver bullion by SonerCdem via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3167532/silver-market-update-a-strong-start-to-july-trading Peter Mooses https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3165135/dollar-firms-on-stock-weakness-and-hawkish-williams Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:32:47 +0000 The dollar index (DXY00 ) is up by +0.13% today. The dollar is moving higher today amid weakness in stocks, which is boosting liquidity demand for the currency. Also, hawkish comments today from New York Fed President John Williams boosted the dollar, as he said inflation is still quite high.... Image by Karolina Kaboompics via Pexels https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3165135/dollar-firms-on-stock-weakness-and-hawkish-williams Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3159602/rising-mid-east-tensions-hit-gold-silver-overnight-an-overreaction-metals-minute-phil-streible Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:37:54 +0000 Dive into today's market action with the Blue Line Futures Metals Minute! (Episode 695) Liberty silver dollar by Tony Savino via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3159602/rising-mid-east-tensions-hit-gold-silver-overnight-an-overreaction-metals-minute-phil-streible Phillip Streible https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3148134/dollar-erases-early-gains-as-fed-rate-hike-prospects-ease Mon, 06 Jul 2026 19:35:20 +0000 The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Monday fell by -0.01%. The dollar erased early gains on Monday and posted modest losses on negative carryover from last Friday’s weaker-than-expected US June payroll report, which reduced the chances of the Fed tightening monetary policy, a negative factor for the dollar. The dollar... Money transfer Global Currency by Panuwatccn via Shutterstock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3148134/dollar-erases-early-gains-as-fed-rate-hike-prospects-ease Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3143371/dollar-gains-on-strength-in-us-services-activity Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:39:40 +0000 The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.22%. The dollar is moving higher today on the as-expected Jun ISM services index report. The dollar also found support amid yen weakness after Japanese authorities failed to intervene in the forex market to support the yen while US markets were... US dollar background by Iluhanos via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3143371/dollar-gains-on-strength-in-us-services-activity Rich Asplund https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3118505/will-silvers-price-action-be-a-bucking-bronco Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:28:17 +0000 Silver’s price remains above the 1980 high, a long-term technical resistance level that has become critical support. At around $62 per ounce, silver is digesting its parabolic price action that took the price over $120 per ounce before correcting. Silver bullion by SonerCdem via iStock https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3118505/will-silvers-price-action-be-a-bucking-bronco Andrew Hecht https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3117225/dr-copper-is-about-to-make-a-diagnosis-heres-how-to-keep-your-portfolio-healthy Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:00:02 +0000 When copper is rising, the global economic engine is typically expanding. When it rolls over, a broader economic slowdown is usually right around the corner. Let's see what copper's movement says about the economy currently. Copper pipes by Dijana via Pixabay https://www.barchart.com/story/news/3117225/dr-copper-is-about-to-make-a-diagnosis-heres-how-to-keep-your-portfolio-healthy Rob Isbitts