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The dollar hit a six-week high amid Iran deal uncertainty. ETFs tied to the dollar may gain, while gold and emerging markets could struggle.

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(Updates prices.) Gold edged higher midafternoon Thursday, moving up from early losses as the dol

Gold traded lower early Thursday as the dollar and yields rose on an uncertain outlook for a peace d

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was down 0.4% and the actively tr

(Updates prices.) Gold traded higher midafternoon Wednesday as treasury yields and the dollar fel

Gold’s run has forced investors to pick a lane. Sprott Gold Miners ETF (NASDAQ:SGDM) and NEOS Gold High Income ETF (NASDAQ:IAUI) both let you express a bullish gold view, but they sit at opposite ends of the risk spectrum. With SPDR Gold Shares (NYSEARCA:GLD) up 42.39% over the past year, one of these funds delivered ... SGDM Nearly Doubled Gold’s Gains While IAUI Capped Upside for a 12.52% Yield and One Choice Depends Entirely on 2026

Gold prices fell for a third-straight session early Wednesday even as treasury yields eased and the

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was up 0.4% and the actively trad

With contrasting approaches to risk, income, and portfolio composition, these two ETFs play distinct roles in a diversified investment strategy.

(Updates prices.) Gold moved lower midafternoon Tuesday as the dollar and yields continued to cli

The 10-year Treasury yield hit its highest level since before President Donald Trump's inauguration in January 2025 on Tuesday amid stubbornly high oil prices and shifting global financial currents. The gold price, tracked by the SPDR Gold Shares ETF, hit its lowest level since March 30, while the S&P 500 is losing ground for a third straight session. Futures markets are pricing in a longer disruption, with crude oil for December delivery hitting a conflict high on Monday before easing slightly to $84.40 on Tuesday after Trump said he had called off an attack.

Gold prices edged lower early Tuesday as the dollar and yields continued to climb on rising concerns

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was down 0.4% and the actively tr

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The digital currency's scarcity makes it an appealing hedge for inflation -- in theory.

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was down 0.1%, and the actively t

Energy prices in the United States just did something violent. The PCE energy index jumped 11.56% month-over-month in March 2026, which pushed headline inflation back up to 3.5% year-over-year after a year of relative calm. West Texas Intermediate ripped from around $60 a barrel in January to over $100 today. If you have spent the ... Gold Or Oil? This ETF Decides For You When Inflation Strikes

One result of the massive monetary expansion was an upsurge in inflation, to a peak of over 9% in 2022—which the Fed infamously termed “transitory.”

(Updates prices) Gold traded lower midafternoon Friday as the dollar and yields climbed on conce

Japan and the U.K. have more to do with today's sell-off than the end of Powell's rein at the Fed.

The “Buy the Dip” financial news teleprompter readers and the 30-year-old portfolio managers who have never seen a market crash are always insisting that stocks are going to the moon. Market veterans and “Hey Boomer” professionals have seen this show before. In 1987, the DJIA plunged by a stunning 22% in a single day. Today, ... Will The Stock Market Crash Before Summer? – 6 Moves For Boomer Investors to Do Now

Gold traded sharply lower early Friday as the dollar and yields climbed on concerns around inflation

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was down 0.9% and the actively tr

Gold trades at $427 per share on the SPDR Gold Trust (NYSEARCA: GLD), up roughly 46% over the past 12 months, and the next psychological waypoint is $5,000 an ounce. The setup is unusual: central banks have been quietly accumulating bullion for years while Western exchange-traded fund (ETF) investors mostly sat out the rally. That ... Central Banks Are Snapping Up Gold, ETF Investors Are Just Waking Up: The Best Gold ETFs to Own Before It Hits $5,000

(Updates prices.) Gold moved lower midafternoon Thursday as the dollar rose after a report showed

Gold edged higher early Thursday as treasury yields eased after a report showed U.S. retail-sales gr

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was up 0.4% and the actively trad

(Updates prices.) Gold edged higher midafternoon Wednesday even as the dollar rose after a repor

Gold was steady early Wednesday even as the dollar rose after a report showed U.S. wholesale inflati