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In this video, Ira Epstein covers a range of financial topics in his Morning Flash Update for January 28, 2026. He discusses the mixed performance in the stock market, notably the decline in the Dow due to fallout from healthcare shares impacted by recent Medicare numbers.

Epstein also highlights the rally in precious metals, with silver nearing an all-time high and gold rising significantly. He mentions geopolitical tensions as President Trump warns Iran, affecting energy markets, while natural gas remains focused on weather patterns.

Additionally, he notes rising bond yields, mortgage rates, and disappointing mortgage market data, alongside upcoming major announcements from the EIA, Bank of Canada, and the FOMC, with particular interest in potential shifts in Federal Reserve leadership.

Video Length: 00:03:15
 

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