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In this video, Ira Epstein discusses the tumultuous conditions in the financial markets as of January 26, 2026, highlighting significant drops in silver, copper, and platinum prices, and the ongoing bullish sentiment in energy markets amid geopolitical tensions involving an armada headed to Iran. He delves into the potential impact of drone threats on military operations and the challenges in countering them.

Epstein also covers the stability in bonds and notes, the bearish trend in the dollar, and upcoming economic indicators like the Redbook retail sales, Case-Shiller home prices, and consumer confidence index.

Additionally, he notes the expected draws in natural gas and heating oil due to cold weather, while observing the S&P 500's modest gains amidst concerns over a potential government shutdown.

Video Length: 00:10:44

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