Stocks Sink, Silver Shines, And All Eyes Turn To The Fed

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[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The markets opened in the red today, weighed down by fresh tensions in the Middle East. Hopes for a ceasefire between Israel and Iran were dashed, as the conflict showed no signs of cooling off—despite earlier reports suggesting otherwise. Oil prices surged nearly 5%, reversing Monday’s dip that had been sparked by a Wall Street Journal …

Markets Rebound As Traders Bet On Contained Conflict

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[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The markets kicked off the week with a strong rebound, fueled by optimism that the Israel-Iran conflict might stay contained and that Friday’s sharp sell-off may have been a bit overdone. Traders seemed to breathe a little easier after a Wall Street Journal report suggested Iran might be open to renewed negotiations—as long as the U.S. …

Precious Metals Pop As Middle East Tensions Stir Safe-Haven Demand

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[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Stocks started the day in the red but quickly turned things around, climbing out of the early dip and finishing solidly in the green. The major indexes all pushed above their breakeven lines, riding a wave of renewed optimism. Fueling that positive vibe was the May Producer Price Index (PPI), which came in cooler than expected—up …

From Calm To Chaos: Inflation Eases, But Markets Can’t Catch A Break

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[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] Early gains came after cooler-than-expected inflation data and news of a preliminary trade deal between the U.S. and China. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose just 0.1% in May—below the 0.2% forecast—and core CPI (excluding food and energy) matched that soft reading. This suggests tariffs haven’t had a major immediate impact yet. Companies may still be …

Short Squeeze Lifts Stocks, But CPI Looms Large

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[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The markets opened slightly higher again today, echoing yesterday’s start, but didn’t show much follow-through as traders stayed cautious, waiting for more clarity on U.S.-China trade talks. The discussions in London rolled into a second day, with Commerce Secretary Lutnik sounding optimistic, saying things are “going very well” and that both sides are spending a lot …

Silver Surges, Apple Slips, And Crypto Comes Alive

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[Chart courtesy of MarketWatch.com] The markets kicked off the day on a mixed note as U.S. and Chinese officials met in London, hoping to make headway on their ongoing trade disputes. The talks stemmed from a lengthy phone call between Trump and Xi last week, with both sides aiming to avoid a full-blown trade war. As a goodwill gesture, both …