Ira Epstein discusses the impact of the ongoing war involving the US, Israel, and Iran on the metals market in his weekend edition... He notes significant price increases in gold and silver, while copper and platinum show less movement. Epstein also mentions the closure of the Strait of Hormuz affecting energy markets and provides insights into the expected performance of the US dollar and bond markets. Additionally, he highlights upcoming economic reports, such as the S&P February manufacturing PMI and the ISM manufacturing report, and the potential for regional conflict due to Iran's recent aggressive actions.
March 02, 2026