October 17, 2025

Marc Chandler - Metals Volatility, US-China Tensions, and Regional Bank Risks

26 minutes

In this week’s Daily Editorial, Marc Chandler, Managing Partner at Bannockburn Global Forex and editor of Marc to Market, returns to break down a whirlwind end to the week: a sharp pullback in rare earth and precious metals equities, renewed US-China friction, and fresh jitters around US regional banks. He also shares practical portfolio tactics for navigating vertical moves and volatility shocks.

What we cover

Metals selloff after spike highs: Why rare earth and gold/silver equities gave back gains into week’s end, and how sentiment, rate-cut odds, and “deal optimism” around US-China fed profit-taking.

Strategic reality check on rare earths: Regardless of near-term politics, the US/EU/Japan must rebuild REE processing capacity - an industrial project measured in years, not quarters.

Regional banks back in the headlines: What Zions and Western Alliance signal about CRE stress, the refinancing wall into year-end, and why KRE can bounce even while the group remains in a broader drawdown.

Dollar & rates link: Marc’s framework for the USD tracking US yields lower if the Fed continues cutting, plus how “dollar-block” FX (CAD/AUD/NZD) and safe havens (CHF) fit into the macro picture.

Click here to visit Marc’s site - Marc To Market.

---------------

For more market commentary & interview summaries, subscribe to our Substacks:

https://kereport.substack.com/

https://excelsiorprosperity.substack.com/

Investment disclaimer:

This content is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, an offer, or a solicitation to buy or sell any security. Investing in equities and commodities involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decisions. Guests and hosts may own shares in companies mentioned.

...more

View all episodes

By KE Report

4.3

1212 ratings