The Dow simply cannot be stopped. The blue-chip index wrapped up its seventh-straight win today, its longest winning streak since March 2021. For the first time since April 2022, the psychologically significant 35,000 level is now within reach, thanks to an outsized move from tech giant Microsoft (MSFT) today. Elsewhere, the Russell 2000 (RUT) is near 2,000 for the first time since February, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at their highest levels since April 2022. 

GOLD NABS 6-WEEK HIGH AS DOLLAR, YIELDS RETREAT

Oil prices snapped back today under the expectation that global supplies will tighten. August-dated oil added $1.60, or 2.2%, to settle at $75.75 per barrel.

Gold climbed in reaction to the falling U.S. dollar and Treasury yields. August-dated gold rose $24.40, or 1.3% to close at $1,980.80 an ounce on the day -- its highest level in six weeks.

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