The US 100 Tech Index extended its retreat, posting another decline on Tuesday and marking a slight drop over the month, even though it remains significantly higher year-to-date. Forecasts point to further weakness heading into the end of the quarter, driven by concerns over cooling economic momentum and shifting expectations regarding central bank policy. 

Oil prices continued to slide, with WTI and Brent both falling amid persistent worries about an oversupplied market. Analysts anticipate a substantial surplus later this year and through 2026 as both OPEC and non-OPEC producers ramp up output while demand growth slows. 

Silver continued to push higher as soft US labor readings reinforced prospects for looser monetary policy. Gold also found support from elevated geopolitical tensions and uncertainty across equity and energy markets, keeping investor demand for defensive assets intact.

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