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LIVE MARKETS-Are silver bells actually ringing at a top?

The Nasdaq and S&P 500 are up, while the Dow declines. The Euro STOXX 600 index rises, and the dollar slides. Silver has surged 65% this month, driven by a weakening U.S. dollar and speculation in precious metals as Bitcoin struggles. Mike O’Rourke from JonesTrading suggests that the current economic outlook, with a steady labor market and strong GDP growth, contradicts the debasement narrative that previously affected Bitcoin and may now impact silver.

The Nasdaq 100 Index rose by 1%, the S&P increased by over 0.5%, and the Dow Jones fell by 322 points, a decline of 0.64%

GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks climb to record on earnings optimism, gold gains continue

Global stocks reached an intraday record as the U.S. earnings season gained momentum, with major companies like Boeing and UPS reporting results. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq rose, while the Dow fell due to declines in health insurers and Boeing. Gold and silver prices continued to rise amid tariff threats from President Trump. The dollar weakened against several currencies, and markets await further earnings reports and the Federal Reserve's policy statement. Precious metals benefitted from geopolitical tensions, with gold nearing record highs.

LIVE MARKETS-Tech shares boost S&P 500, Nasdaq; health insurers a drag

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq are rising, driven by tech shares like Apple and Microsoft, while the Dow is down about 1% due to a Medicare Advantage payment proposal affecting health insurers. The Euro STOXX 600 index is up ~0.5%, and the dollar is sliding. Microsoft shares rose 1.4% and Apple 1.8%, with both set to report quarterly results soon. Other gainers include UPS and GM, which raised its profit outlook for 2026. Investors are optimistic about strong tech earnings amid concerns over high valuations.

US stocks open mixed: Nasdaq climbs 0.6%, Dow slips 300 points

US stocks opened mixed on Tuesday, with the Nasdaq rising 0.6% due to gains in large technology companies, while the Dow fell 300 points, primarily impacted by losses in health insurers. Investors are cautious ahead of significant corporate earnings reports and the Federal Reserve's policy decision. The S&P 500 increased by 0.2%, supported by major tech stocks like Apple and Microsoft. The Fed is expected to keep interest rates unchanged amid political pressure from President Trump, who has criticized the central bank's policies.