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Silver price dips below $88 after Monday surge as tariffs, Fed outlook keep traders edgy

Silver price dips below $88 after Monday surge as tariffs, Fed outlook keep traders edgy

Spot silver fell 0.2% to $87.98 an ounce by 12:45 p.m. ET Tuesday, retreating after a 4.3% surge Monday as the dollar firmed and traders watched U.S. tariff news and Iran talks. The iShares Silver Trust (SLV) ETF dropped 1.2% to $79.57. The U.S. dollar rose 0.1%, while gold slid 1.6% to $5,148.28 an ounce. U.S. consumer confidence climbed to 91.2 in February, beating forecasts.
24 February 2026
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Gold price hits three-week high as Trump tariff deadline nears; Fed and data next

Gold price hits three-week high as Trump tariff deadline nears; Fed and data next

Gold jumped over 2% Monday to $5,206.39 an ounce, reaching a three-week high as traders reacted to new U.S. tariffs and a weaker dollar. U.S. gold futures settled 2.8% higher at $5,225.60. The new 15% import duty takes effect Tuesday after the Supreme Court struck down Trump’s earlier tariffs. Silver rose 3.2% to $87.23, while platinum and palladium moved in opposite directions.
23 February 2026
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US economic calendar today: Stocks slide on tariff reset as factory orders fall, Fed in focus

US economic calendar today: Stocks slide on tariff reset as factory orders fall, Fed in focus

The S&P 500 fell 1.1% and the Dow dropped 1.6% Monday as tariff uncertainty rattled markets after the Supreme Court struck down Trump’s emergency tariffs and he announced new levies. Factory orders declined 0.7% in December, while the Chicago Fed’s activity index turned positive in January. Gold rose 2.2% and Treasury yields eased. Traders watched for fresh inflation data and major earnings, including Nvidia.
23 February 2026
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Gold price pops above $5,000 as weak U.S. GDP and tariff ruling shift Fed bets

Gold price pops above $5,000 as weak U.S. GDP and tariff ruling shift Fed bets

Gold rose above $5,000 an ounce Friday after weak U.S. growth data fueled bets on Federal Reserve rate cuts. Spot gold climbed 1% to $5,047.10 by late morning, while April futures gained 1.4%. The Supreme Court struck down Trump’s global tariffs, increasing market volatility and risk appetite for equities. The dollar index slipped to 97.74, and the 10-year Treasury yield edged up to 4.094%.
20 February 2026
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Mortgage rates today tick lower as U.S. markets shut; homebuilder stock prices in focus ahead of Fed minutes

Mortgage rates today tick lower as U.S. markets shut; homebuilder stock prices in focus ahead of Fed minutes

U.S. mortgage rates fell, with Bankrate reporting the average 30-year fixed at 6.13% on Feb. 16, down 10 basis points from last week. Stock markets were closed Monday for Presidents Day and will reopen Tuesday. Mortgage applications were flat, with more borrowers choosing FHA loans and ARMs. Retail sales and Fed minutes later this week are expected to influence rates.
16 February 2026
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Gold price dips below $5,000 in holiday-thin trade as dollar firms; Fed minutes next

Gold price dips below $5,000 in holiday-thin trade as dollar firms; Fed minutes next

Gold dropped 1.3% to $4,976.37 an ounce Monday, falling below $5,000 as a stronger dollar and thin holiday trading weighed on prices. U.S. markets and China’s Shanghai Futures Exchange were closed for holidays, limiting liquidity. Spot silver slipped 0.6% to $76.92, while platinum and palladium moved less than half a percent each. Traders cited profit-taking and a lack of new catalysts.
16 February 2026
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Bitcoin price today: BTC slips to $67,900 as holiday-thin trade sharpens focus on Fed minutes, ETF flows

Bitcoin price today: BTC slips to $67,900 as holiday-thin trade sharpens focus on Fed minutes, ETF flows

Bitcoin slipped 1.6% to around $67,900 Monday as U.S. markets closed for Presidents Day and Asian holidays thinned trading. Ether dropped 1.7% to $1,974. Spot bitcoin ETFs saw $15 million in net inflows Friday, according to Farside Investors. Traders await Fed minutes on Feb. 18 and key U.S. economic data later in the week.
16 February 2026
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Real Estate Stocks Rally on Softer CPI — REIT ETFs XLRE, VNQ Face Fed Minutes Next

Real Estate Stocks Rally on Softer CPI — REIT ETFs XLRE, VNQ Face Fed Minutes Next

Real estate ETFs rose Friday as Treasury yields dropped after U.S. inflation data came in below forecasts. The Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund gained 1.46% and the Vanguard Real Estate ETF climbed 1.43%. U.S. markets are closed Monday for Washington’s Birthday, with trading set to resume Tuesday. Investors await Fed minutes on Feb. 18 and GDP data on Feb. 20.
15 February 2026
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Utilities stocks jump as yields fall: XLU closes at $46.50 heading into Fed minutes week

Utilities stocks jump as yields fall: XLU closes at $46.50 heading into Fed minutes week

U.S. utilities stocks outperformed Friday, with the Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLU) up 2.8% to $46.50 as bond yields fell after softer inflation data. NextEra Energy rose 2.03% and declared a 10% higher dividend. PJM approved a major transmission line project by NextEra and Exelon. U.S. markets are closed Monday for Washington’s Birthday and reopen Tuesday.
15 February 2026
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Silver price whipsaws near $78 after CPI jolt as traders brace for Fed minutes

Silver price whipsaws near $78 after CPI jolt as traders brace for Fed minutes

Spot silver jumped 3.4% to $77.70 an ounce Friday after U.S. inflation data came in softer than expected, trimming weekly losses to 0.3%. The rebound followed an 8.9% plunge Thursday triggered by strong jobs numbers and stop-loss selling. Markets now price in about 63 basis points of Fed rate cuts this year, with the first expected in July. Traders await Fed minutes Feb. 18 and U.S. GDP and PCE data Feb. 20.
15 February 2026
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Gold price today: $5,000 back in play as Fed minutes and U.S. data loom

Gold price today: $5,000 back in play as Fed minutes and U.S. data loom

Spot gold jumped 2.1% to $5,022.06 an ounce Friday after U.S. inflation data came in cooler than expected, reviving bets on Federal Reserve rate cuts. U.S. April gold futures settled 2% higher at $5,046.30. The dollar index slipped 0.07% on the day and 0.84% for the week. U.S. markets close Monday for Presidents’ Day; Fed minutes and GDP data are due Feb. 18 and Feb. 20.
15 February 2026
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AGNC stock price slips after soft U.S. CPI; dividend and Fed minutes loom

AGNC stock price slips after soft U.S. CPI; dividend and Fed minutes loom

AGNC Investment Corp closed down 0.2% at $11.36 Friday as Treasury yields fell after U.S. inflation data came in below forecasts. The company declared a $0.12 February dividend, payable March 10. Annaly Capital rose 0.5%, Dynex Capital slipped 0.4%. U.S. markets will be closed Monday for Washington’s Birthday.
15 February 2026
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Charles Schwab stock slips despite $27.8 billion January inflows as investors brace for Fed minutes

Charles Schwab stock slips despite $27.8 billion January inflows as investors brace for Fed minutes

Schwab shares fell 1.4% to $93.72 Friday, underperforming a flat S&P 500, after reporting $27.8 billion in January core net new assets and a $20.4 billion drop in sweep cash to $433.3 billion. The firm’s stock traded ex-dividend after raising its payout to 32 cents. Markets close Monday for Washington’s Birthday; Fed minutes and economic data are due next week.
15 February 2026
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AT&T stock price slips into Presidents Day break as Fed minutes loom

AT&T stock price slips into Presidents Day break as Fed minutes loom

AT&T shares closed down 0.4% at $28.69 Friday, trimming gains from earlier in the week as traders positioned ahead of the Presidents Day holiday. Verizon fell 0.9% while T-Mobile rose 2.3%. Cooler January inflation data pushed Treasury yields lower, reviving rate-cut bets. AT&T recently completed a $5.75 billion deal for Lumen’s fiber business, adding over 1 million fiber subscribers.
14 February 2026
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  • 3 Risky Stocks Under $10 to Watch Out For in 2024
    May 3, 2026, 2:30 PM EDT. Stocks under $10 often attract investors due to their growth potential and lower option premiums. However, not all are bargains. Opendoor (NASDAQ:OPEN) trades at $5.33 but faces declining home sales and potential free cash flow margin drops. Optimum Communications (NYSE:OPTU) at $1.59 struggles with subscriber growth and high debt, risking dilution. SoundHound AI (NASDAQ:SOUN), priced at $7.97, grapples with low gross margins and negative free cash flow amid stiff competition. These companies pose significant risks due to shaky fundamentals and strategic challenges. Investors should exercise caution and consider alternatives with stronger financial health.

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