Ira Epstein discusses the ongoing rally in the metals market, highlighting a 2.5% increase in gold prices and the challenges faced in the gold-silver ratio. He mentions the impact of the dollar’s rally and the significant drop in copper prices by 4.5%. Additionally, Epstein touches on upcoming economic events such as the EIA Weekly Petroleum Stocks Report and speeches by Fed officials, including Fed Chair Powell and Boston Fed President Susan Collins. He also briefly notes geopolitical developments like the Israel-Hamas peace deal and the release of hostages.
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