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In this video, Ira Epstein discusses the market's reaction to the recent jobs report, noting initial gains followed by profit-taking that led to lower indices by the end of the day. He highlights the strong performance in the metals market, with significant rebounds in gold and silver, and minor movements in copper and platinum.

Epstein also addresses potential geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and China over natural gas imports from Russia and the implications of possible sanctions. Additionally, he mentions OPEC's decision to increase oil production quotas and anticipates upcoming economic data releases, such as CPI and PPI, which could influence Federal Reserve interest rate decisions. 

Video Length: 00:03:44

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