In this video, Ira Epstein covers the latest developments in the metals market, focusing on the volatility and significant price movements in gold, which has reached unprecedented levels.

In January 2026, PM Mark Carney slashed tariffs on 49,000 Chinese EVs to 6.1% to save Canada’s canola exports from 85% duties. Trump threatened a 100% retaliatory tariff on Canada, while GM’s CEO warned of a "slippery slope" for North American auto.

We’re witnessing another stunning day in the gold and silver markets, as the gold futures are currently up over $265 on the session, while both the silver futures and spot price are back above $115.

The Fed left monetary policy unchanged in a range between 3.5% and 3.75%, but the accompanying statement and press conference suggested the Fed is more confident that the policy easing cycle is close to a conclusion.

The personal savings rate in the US is approaching very low levels, near 3.5%. Savings levels were as high as 30% during COVID, but have decreased since then...

Gold price surges to a fresh record high of $5,579 before retreating to around $5,500 in early Asian trading on Thursday.

The S&P 500 finished the day flat ahead of a following uneventful Fed meeting that revealed little new beyond the view that the economy remains in reasonable shape.

The MSCI Global Index closed up more than 21%, marking the sixth time in seven years with double-digit gains.

Stocks are due for a pullback.

Silver's 30-day implied volatility just broke 100%. I've been in this business a long time. I cannot name another liquid commodity product that has ever hit that level.

Stocks popped and flopped back to unchanged. VIX is wallowing, oblivious to the growing economic and geopolitical risks.

The company said fourth-quarter revenue fell 3% from a year earlier to $24.9 billion, broadly in line with analyst expectations, bringing full-year sales to $94.8 billion, also down 3%.

META's 2026 capex forecast was an absolute stunner: the company said that it anticipates 2026 capital expenditures to be in the range of $115-135 billion.

Ethereum's price action could shift if the $2,750 support level fails.

Micron Technology, Inc. stock has more than doubled from its low point a little over two months ago. That could be why there is unusual option activity in out-of-the-money MU puts expiring in just over 3 months.

Humana investors may have suffered cardiac arrest yesterday after shares of the health insurer cratered 21% to close below $208 – the lowest level since early 2017.

The major European stock markets had a negative day today.

Technical analysis on the stock chart for NTRA.

The S&P 500 touched 7,000 for the first time on Wednesday before settling just below breakeven.

Microsoft posted adjusted earnings of $4.14 a share on revenue of $81.3 billion (better than expected earnings of $3.91 a share and revenue of $80.3 billion), beating across every segment.