The dollar is likely to continue struggling with concerns about long-term direction; markets expect a weaker dollar with monetary easing.

No clear bullish or bearish signals were discussed regarding metals in the transcript, suggesting stable or sideways movement.

Stocks tanked on initial news of Powell firing but recovered to close higher, indicating volatility and market uncertainty driven by policy risks.

Oil prices slipped due to oversupply and rising stockpiles.

There is virtual certainty of lower rates coming down the pike, meaning lower short-term bond yields; trading saw two-year yields drop during the session on talk of firing Powell and expected Fed rate cuts.