In this video, Ira Epstein discusses the current state of the metal markets, focusing on gold's trading patterns and its recent challenge of the 18-day average of closes.

The institutional pile into UnitedHealth Group stock may have set a psychological floor for investors, but the trend of declining EPS revisions does take away from the company's enticing valuation

To boost the competitiveness of its cotton sector, India has exempted import duties on cotton. This measure, effective from August 19 to September 30, addresses a key demand from industry groups.