Marc Chandler - Markets Are Now Pricing In Rate Hikes: Outlook For USD, US Markets and Precious Metals

In this Daily Editorial, we chat with Marc Chandler, Managing Partner at Bannockburn Global Forex and Editor of the Marc to Market website. Marc joins us to provide a high-level technical and fundamental analysis of the shifting landscape in currency, equity, and commodity markets. Throughout the discussion, Marc breaks down the recent "yo-yo" effect seen in the US Dollar Index and explains the hawkish pivot across global central banks. We also dive into the "fog of war" surrounding the S&P 500 and the unexpected pressures weighing on gold and silver. Key Discussion Points: Central Bank Divergence: Analyzing the recent Federal Reserve meeting, Powell’s hawkish tone, and how the ECB and Bank of England are reacting to inflationary pressures. The US Dollar and Geopolitics: Understanding why the Dollar Index remains volatile as investors balance interest rate expectations against the ongoing "war effect." Equity Market Bottoms: A look at the S&P 500’s recent dip below its 200-day moving average and the technical signals Marc is watching for a potential reversal. Precious Metals Pressure: Why gold and silver failed to act as an inflation hedge this week and the impact of rising opportunity costs on non-yielding assets. Pipeline Inflation: Beyond oil and gas - how disruptions in fertilizer, pesticides, and helium are creating a "long neck" of price increases that central banks must now navigate.   Click here to visit Marc’s site - Marc To Market - https://www.marctomarket.com/   --------------- For more market commentary & interview summaries, subscribe to our Substacks:  The KE Report: https://kereport.substack.com/  Shad’s resource market commentary: https://excelsiorprosperity.substack.com/ Investment Disclaimer: This content is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, an offer, or a solicitation to buy or sell any security or investment product. Investing in equities, commodities, really everything involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decisions. Guests and hosts may own shares in companies mentioned.