Gold (GCJ26) and silver (SIK26) futures prices were posting sharp gains near midday today, boosted by a steady-but-weaker U.S. dollar index ($DXY) and a dip in U.S. Treasury yields at mid-week. The gains come despite a “risk-on” trading day in the general marketplace that sees the stock indexes rallying on improved hopes for a de-escalation in the Middle East war. However, the situation remains very fluid. www.barchart.com www.barchart.com There’s an old trading adage that says markets can and will do a ...

In overnight trading on Sunday evening and early Monday morning, the corn (ZCK26) and wheat (ZWK26) (KEK26) futures markets were posting decent gains, and so were Brent (CBK26) and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) (CLK26) crude oil futures. Then, around 7:00 a.m. Eastern, President Donald Trump posted on his social media account that the U.S. and Iran had productive talks, and the U.S. was halting its military strikes on Iran’s power grid for five days. All hell broke loose in the marketplace, led by WTI cr ...

June lean hog (HEM26) futures present a selling opportunity on more price weakness. See on the daily bar chart for June lean hog futures that prices are trending lower and on Monday hit a nine-week low. See, too, at the bottom of the chart that the moving average convergence divergence (MACD) indicator is in a bearish posture as the blue MACD line is below the red trigger line and both lines are trending down. The lean hog bears have the near-term technical advantage. More News from Barchart Fundamenta ...

(Bloomberg) — The escalating conflict in the Middle East has jolted a popular hedge fund strategy, threatening a spillover into broader markets if volatility persists. The dispersion trade — which uses options to exploit the difference between the volatility of a broader index and that of its individual components — has been a favorite with investors. The bet pays off as long as the S&P 500 Index (^GSPC) continues edging higher while stocks keep churning beneath the surface, a market dynamic that has pers ...

This morning stocks are plunging the Dow Jones, Nasdaq, the S &P 500 all passing or nearing slides of more than 2%. You can see right there. The Dow is now down 2 .3 % as oil prices and bond yields spike.The Dow heading for its worst day since April of last year. Let's bring in CNBC senior markets correspondent Dominic Chu. Don, walk us through where things stand right now and why we're seeing all of this.Sure, Ana. So today's sell-off is worse than it was yesterday. We are currently seeing every single sec ...

Group 1 - Jim Wyckoff has over 25 years of experience in stock, financial, and commodity markets, including roles as a financial journalist and reporter on commodity futures trading floors in Chicago and New York [1] - He has covered every futures market traded in the U.S. at various times during his career [1] - Jim is the owner of "Jim Wyckoff on the Markets," which provides analytical, educational, and trading advisory services [2] Group 2 - He has worked as a technical analyst for Dow Jones Newswires and as a senior market analyst with TraderPlanet.com [2] - Jim is also a consultant for the "Pro Farmer" agricultural advisory service and was the head equities analyst at CapitalistEdge.com [2] - He holds a degree in journalism and economics from Iowa State University [2]

Combat operations continue at this time in full force, and they will continue until all of our objectives are achieved. President Trump. They're saying the military will sustain its attacks on Iran, even as he warns of more US casualties.And despite rising fears that a prolonged campaign could deplete the country's defense capabilities. Live from Singapore, this is inside with Haslinda Amin, where we dive deeper into the global ramifications of this with crucial context and shop analysis. Oil spikes As the ...

Dollar Edges Lower Amid Investor CautionCONCLUDED[Stock Market News From Feb. 27, 2026: Dow Marks Monthly Gain Despite Another Bank Selloff]Last Updated:---13 hours ago# Dollar Edges Lower Amid Investor CautionByJessica Fleetham, Dow Jones NewswiresThe dollar fell against a basket of currencies as tensions between the U.S. and Iran and tariff uncertainty left investors cautious.Falls were limited as a drop in U.S. tech stocks stoked risk aversion. Still, investors remained wary of buying the dollar amid con ...

Core Viewpoint - The gold market in Shenzhen's Shui Bei area remains vibrant post-Spring Festival, with strong consumer demand despite fluctuations in international gold prices, indicating a robust recovery in gold consumption following price corrections [1][5][9]. Group 1: Market Activity - On the first working day of the Year of the Horse, the Shui Bei gold market experienced high foot traffic, with daily visitor numbers reaching between 6,000 to 8,000, peaking over 10,000 during the Spring Festival [5][9]. - Consumers are actively purchasing gold, with many opting for gold jewelry and commemorative gold coins, reflecting a strong market sentiment [3][6]. Group 2: Consumer Behavior - A notable trend is the gifting of gold jewelry, particularly among families, as exemplified by a consumer who purchased a gold bracelet for their mother using a red envelope received during the festival [5]. - The demand for 1-gram commemorative gold coins has surged, leading to temporary shortages in supply during the festive period [6][8]. Group 3: Price Dynamics - International gold prices have shown volatility, with a significant drop of over $400 per ounce from the peak at the end of January, yet the market has quickly rebounded, indicating a release of pent-up consumer demand [5][9]. - Analysts suggest that the fundamental factors supporting gold prices, such as geopolitical tensions and inflation concerns, remain intact, which could lead to further price increases in the near term [11]. Group 4: Industry Outlook - The gold and silver markets are expected to maintain their appeal as safe-haven assets amid ongoing geopolitical risks and economic uncertainties, with predictions of continued strength in prices [11]. - The silver market, while currently less active, is anticipated to see a resurgence in demand, driven by both industrial and financial factors [8][11].

Economic Growth Expectations - The consensus view anticipates GDP growth, but a lower expectation of 2.6% growth for Q4 is noted, influenced by a long government shutdown expected to reduce topline growth by 1.5% [2][3] - There is a risk of GDP growth falling below the long-term trend of 1.8%, necessitating close monitoring of the composition of GDP growth [3] Inflation Insights - The PCE price index is projected to show core inflation around 2.9%, with a risk of exceeding 3%, indicating a shift in economic conditions if 3% becomes the effective inflation target [4][6] - Higher interest rates are anticipated as fixed income investors prioritize capital preservation, influenced by expectations of economic acceleration [6] Market Sentiment and Risks - The bond market reflects risk aversion, with concerns about the structural transformation of the economy due to artificial intelligence, which may disrupt various sectors [9][10] - Current market conditions emphasize risk mitigation and a more introspective approach to capital management, influenced by geopolitical issues and economic data releases [11] Consumer Behavior and Investment - Strong consumer spending is expected during the holiday season, but a detailed breakdown is necessary to identify the driving factors [12][13] - AI-driven capital expenditures in software and equipment are anticipated to contribute positively to economic performance, despite potential government sector drag [13][14]