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Silver Surges (again), CME ‘issues’, Mexican Mining, Mid-terms and more

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CME halted all metals and natural gas trading due to technical issues as silver soared above $91.

Host of Midweek Macro provides comprehensive market analysis for Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Episode opens with special acknowledgment of Adam Fyde's financial strategy sponsorship. Equities covered: S&P 500 at 6,947 (up weekly), Nasdaq at 25,322 (up), Dow Jones at 49,474 (slightly down). Major near-term catalyst: Nvidia earnings report after market close could drive significant movement. VIX at 18.09 indicating normal volatility. International note: Japanese Nikkei soaring 4.4% to 59,600 following Prime Minister's dovish BOJ policy signals (nominating dovish board members). Commodities dominate discussion: gold at $5,188, silver $90.47, platinum $2,308, all up weekly. Critical development: CME halted ALL metals and natural gas futures/options trading citing technical issues just as silver broke $91-92. Host notes this as potential market manipulation coinciding with silver surge, distinguishes between trading mentality (frustrated by halt) versus physical bullion holders (unaffected). Geopolitical risk section addresses Mexico cartel violence following Elemental killing and retaliation, emphasizing investors should expect this volatility but it typically dissipates. Smaller cap Mexican miners already down 8-10% on political risk. Overall tone: professional skepticism about market infrastructure integrity combined with practical risk assessment for commodity investors.

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