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Thu, Apr 23rd, 2026
Dollar Recovers on Rising Tensions Over the Strait of Hormuz

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....

DXY00 : 98.677 (+0.09%)
GCM26 : 4,741.1 (-0.25%)
SIK26 : 75.865 (-2.69%)
^USDJPY : 159.581 (+0.06%)
^EURUSD : 1.16976 (-0.07%)
Diamond Prices Plunge to Lowest Levels This Century: What’s Behind the Fall?

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.

3 ‘Outside’ Factors Driving Gold and Silver Prices Right Now

Let’s look at the key outside markets and their present daily price impacts on gold and silver.

$DXY : 98.68 (+0.09%)
CLM26 : 93.84 (+0.95%)
GCM26 : 4,741.1 (-0.25%)
ESM26 : 7,158.00 (-0.18%)
SIK26 : 75.865 (-2.69%)
SIK26 : 75.865 (-2.69%)
DXM26 : 98.495 (+0.08%)
CLM26 : 93.84 (+0.95%)
GCM26 : 4,741.1 (-0.25%)
Dollar Slips as Strength in Stocks Curbs Liquidity Demand

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...

DXY00 : 98.677 (+0.09%)
GCM26 : 4,741.1 (-0.25%)
SIK26 : 75.865 (-2.69%)
^USDJPY : 159.581 (+0.06%)
^EURUSD : 1.16976 (-0.07%)
Worse for Gold Than Active War

Technicals and fundamentals align - and it doesn't look good for the precious metals in the medium term.

Dollar Advances with US-Iran Talks in Limbo

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. ...

DXY00 : 98.677 (+0.09%)
GCM26 : 4,741.1 (-0.25%)
SIK26 : 75.865 (-2.69%)
^USDJPY : 159.581 (+0.06%)
^EURUSD : 1.16976 (-0.07%)
Dollar Climbs on Strong US Economic Reports

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...

DXY00 : 98.677 (+0.09%)
GCM26 : 4,741.1 (-0.25%)
SIK26 : 75.865 (-2.69%)
^USDJPY : 159.581 (+0.06%)
^EURUSD : 1.16976 (-0.07%)
Flashback: Silver Wave-4 Swing Low Triggered Rally as War Risks Fueled Safe Havens

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...

Dollar Weakens on Hopes US-Iran Peace Talks to Resume

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...

DXY00 : 98.677 (+0.09%)
GCM26 : 4,741.1 (-0.25%)
SIK26 : 75.865 (-2.69%)
^USDJPY : 159.581 (+0.06%)
^EURUSD : 1.16976 (-0.07%)
Gold's Outlook Given The Deal That Lasted One Day

This is yet another time when gold failed to hold above its 50% retracement, and it has consequences.

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