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Silver Rebounds on Soft CPI, Traders Eye Fed Minutes and GDP Data
Spot silver rallied 3.4% to $77.70 per ounce Friday following softer-than-expected U.S. inflation data, reducing its weekly decline to 0.3%. The rebound came after an 8.9% plunge Thursday triggered by strong employment figures and stop-loss selling.
Natural Gas Futures Gain as Traders Monitor Weather and LNG Exports
Natural gas prices advanced Friday as traders assessed late-February weather outlooks and stable LNG export activity. The U.S. gas rig count rose by three to 133 last week.
Gold Surges Past $5,000 on Rate Cut Hopes, Eyes on Fed Minutes
Gold prices rallied more than 2% on Friday, reclaiming the $5,000 level after cooler-than-expected U.S. inflation data revived expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. The focus now shifts to key economic releases in the holiday-shortened week ahead.
Cattle Futures Mixed, Kontoor Brands Seen Undervalued, Premier Energies Overvalued
February live cattle futures gained 47 cents amid quiet cash trade, while feeder cattle futures were mixed. Kontoor Brands' DCF valuation suggests a 32% upside, contrasting with Premier Energies' elevated P/E ratio amid slower growth forecasts.
MP Materials Gains Ahead of Holiday, Eyes Earnings and China Policy
MP Materials shares climbed 1.3% to $58.03 Friday, rebounding from a 5.4% drop. Markets are closed Monday for the holiday, with Q4 earnings and a China policy update next on the calendar.
Pan American Silver Stock Surges on Silver Price Rebound Ahead of Earnings
Pan American Silver shares climbed 6% to $57.93 Friday, lifted by a rebound in silver prices after mild inflation data. The company reports earnings on Feb. 18.
Chevron Gains as U.S. Eases Venezuela Sanctions; OPEC+ Meeting Looms
Chevron shares advanced Friday following eased U.S. sanctions on Venezuela's energy sector. Oil prices posted modest gains ahead of a key OPEC+ meeting scheduled for March 1.
Ucore Dips Ahead of China Rare Earth Policy Briefing
Ucore Rare Metals shares edged lower Friday as China announced a policy briefing on rare earth export controls, with markets closed Monday for Family Day.
Gold Reclaims $5,000 as Soft Inflation Data Fuels Rate Cut Bets
Gold prices rebounded sharply above $5,000 an ounce following softer-than-expected U.S. inflation data, which increased market expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts later this year.
OPEC+ Weighs April Production Hike as Oil Market Braces for Supply Shift
OPEC+ members are set to discuss restarting oil production hikes next month, potentially adding supply as demand forecasts weaken. Key energy stocks showed mixed performance ahead of the decision.
Silver Rebounds on Rate-Cut Hopes After Cooler CPI Data
Silver prices stabilized near $77.30 an ounce following a sharp Friday rebound, driven by increased bets for a June Fed rate cut after cooler inflation data. The iShares Silver Trust (SLV) rose 2.9%.