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Fri, Feb 20th, 2026
Fibonacci’s 61.8% in Gold - Third Time Not-So-Lucky

Just like after the 2011 top...

Dollar Retreats as Supreme Court Strikes Down President Trump's Tariffs

The dollar index (DXY00 ) fell from a 4-week high today and is down by -0.25%. Weaker-than-expected US economic news knocked the dollar lower today. US Q4 GDP, the Feb S&P manufacturing PMI, and the...

DXY00 : 97.763 (-0.17%)
GCJ26 : 5,092.4 (+1.90%)
SIH26 : 82.865 (+6.74%)
^USDJPY : 155.012 (+0.01%)
^EURUSD : 1.17833 (+0.08%)
Goldman Sachs Says MP Materials Stock Can Gain More Than 30% From Here. Should You Buy MP Stock?

The analyst's "Buy" call underscores MP’s strategic role in strengthening U.S. supply chains. Will this positioning drive the stock’s next leg higher?

MP : 55.84 (-4.64%)
$SPX : 6,908.35 (+0.68%)
Silver Futures Outlook As Market Balances Between 70 And 90

Silver futures remain in a structural uptrend that began in mid 2025, but recent price action reflects a market attempting to re-establish value after a parabolic blow off top in late January. Specific...

Gold futures price analysis

We analyze the overnight move in gold futures alongside all the geopolitical events crowding the trade

GSJ26 : 5,092.50 (+1.90%)
Strong US Economic News Boosts the Dollar

The dollar index (DXY00 ) rallied to a 3.5-week high on Thursday and finished up by +0.19%. Stronger-than-expected US economic news on Thursday boosted the dollar, as weekly jobless claims fell to a 5-week...

DXY00 : 97.763 (-0.17%)
GCJ26 : 5,092.4 (+1.90%)
SIH26 : 82.865 (+6.74%)
^USDJPY : 155.012 (+0.01%)
^EURUSD : 1.17833 (+0.08%)
Dollar Supported by US Economic Strength

The dollar index (DXY00 ) climbed to a 3.5-week high today and is up by +0.20%. Stronger-than-expected US economic news is boosting the dollar, as weekly jobless claims fell to a 5-week low, and the Feb...

DXY00 : 97.763 (-0.17%)
GCJ26 : 5,092.4 (+1.90%)
SIH26 : 82.865 (+6.74%)
^USDJPY : 155.012 (+0.01%)
^EURUSD : 1.17833 (+0.08%)
Will War w/ Iran Crush Equities & Drive Gold & Silver to All-Time Highs?

Gold and silver respond to renewed geopolitical tensions and a stronger dollar, with Phil Streible breaking down how markets are positioning and what traders are watching next on Metals Minute. Tune in....

Dollar Rallies on US Economic Strength and Hawkish FOMC Minutes

The dollar index (DXY00 ) rallied to a 1-week high on Wednesday and finished up by +0.57%. The dollar moved higher on Wednesday and found support on better-than-expected US economic reports on Dec capital...

DXY00 : 97.763 (-0.17%)
GCJ26 : 5,092.4 (+1.90%)
SIH26 : 82.865 (+6.74%)
^USDJPY : 155.012 (+0.01%)
^EURUSD : 1.17833 (+0.08%)
Gold and Silver Prices Are Calmer, But Not Calm: What to Watch Next

The next big boom in commodity prices is likely to come in grains, not metals.

$DXY : 97.76 (-0.17%)
GCJ26 : 5,092.4 (+1.90%)
SIH26 : 82.865 (+6.74%)
ZSK26 : 1152-0 (-0.35%)
ZCK26 : 439-4 (+0.74%)
ZWK26 : 579-6 (+2.29%)
GCJ26 : 5,092.4 (+1.90%)
SIH26 : 82.865 (+6.74%)
DXH26 : 97.685 (-0.17%)

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Alphabet $GOOGL fell below its 50-day moving average last week and now sits right at the 100-day 🚨 If that breaks, a return to the 200-day MA might be in play 🤯👀 https://t.co/K89Q7efcUj
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Crude Oil Breakout Time? 🚨 Now trading at its highest price since August 📈 https://t.co/B4xVeTw6dp
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