US Stocks Set for Second Straight Decline as Metals Rally Pushes Havens Higher
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US stock futures pointed to a second consecutive loss for 2026, with S&P 500, Dow, and Nasdaq futures down about 0.2%, as metals surged to record highs (gold and silver) and Bitcoin topped $95,000. The tone remained cautious ahead of earnings and Fed speakers, while European shares rose and oil steadied after a recent rally. Investors weighed geopolitical tensions and upcoming data against a backdrop of resilient demand for risk assets.
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