CME expected to announce new 100-ounce silver contract to lower barrier to entry amid rising volatility and margins.

Stock futures slightly lower ahead of CPI report; DOJ probe into Fed combined with lower CPI would be one-two punch against Fed credibility.

Russell 2000 outperforming S&P 500 over past seven sessions; NFIB Small Business Index rose to 99.5 in December showing small business optimism.

JP Morgan trading desk predicts 1.75% rally if S&P 500 CPI comes in line with or cooler than estimates.

Precious metals pulling back from all-time highs; silver up 66 cents after breakout from consolidation.

Margin requirements likely to continue rising due to increased volatility; gold 14-day average range $92.50 with key support around $4343.14.

Silver 14-day average range $4.88 means futures at $85 could reach $100 by end of week with three upward moves.

ETF flows: buying gold, silver, palladium; selling platinum; gold ETF holdings highest since September 2022.

US earnings should easily beat modest expectations driven by better-than-expected sales growth, especially AI-related names.

Watching CPI release impact on dollar index, 10-year Treasury yields, equities, gold market.

Rate cut expectations declining overnight to 5% chance for January; could jump to 16-25% if CPI below expectations.

Dollar index neutral trend at 98.72; 10-year yields at top of range 4.19%; key resistance on 10-year futures at 113.

Bitcoin futures showing bottoming formation with potential breakout to upside; key level 93,000.

Would not be surprised to see softer-than-expected CPI report with quick explosive volatility back to upside.