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In this video, Ira Epstein covers the latest developments in the financial markets, focusing on the weekly charts as of July 18th, 2025. He discusses upcoming economic indicators from the Conference Board, expectations for Japan's upper house election, and the impact of corporate earnings reports from major companies like IBM and Alphabet (GOOGL).

Epstein notes a decline in stock indices, contrasting with gains in precious metals and a rebound in the dollar index. He also highlights the resilience of the S&P 500, emphasizing its strong performance since 2023, while expressing skepticism about imminent interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.

Video Length: 00:12:36

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