Gold dropped 5% in two weeks to $5,110; Silver fell toward $80. Both metals are pressured by a strong dollar and fading Fed rate-cut hopes.
EUR/USD is trading near 1.14, weighed down by energy-driven inflation fears ahead of the ECB meeting.
DXY is holding near 100.35 (ten-month highs), though a potential U.S.-led naval coalition in the Strait could cause a temporary pullback.
In the S&P 500, 80% of companies show elevated hedging (options skew), a rare signal that historically precedes above-average equity returns.
Funding for AI infrastructure has exploded, reaching $108B by March 2026, matching the entire previous year's total.
The White House is considering a 30-day Jones Act waiver to allow foreign tankers to move fuel and fertilizer domestically.
Beijing has halted specific refined petroleum exports to prioritize domestic energy security.
In Europe, the SAFE joint defense program begins payments in April, providing up to €150B in loans for member states.
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