Closing Bell Closing Bell Overtime: More Affordability Pressures & OpenAI Adds Ads 1/16/26
Jan 16, 2026
Join journalist Pippa Stevens and market commentator Rick Santelli as they dive into the latest trends in metal markets and the bond landscape. Stevens discusses the recent pullback in silver and copper, unpacking supply dynamics. Santelli analyzes Treasury yield movements while exploring potential Fed changes. The pair also tackles affordability pressures from rising electricity costs and discusses OpenAI's intriguing entry into ads, shedding light on how these shifts may reshape market strategies. A must-listen for financial enthusiasts!
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Metals Retrace But Trend Stays Intact
- Metals pulled back from record highs but remain in an overall uptrend after a monster 2025.
- Silver is still set for its seventh positive week in eight despite one-day reversals.
Broad Market Breadth Supports Bull Case
- Market breadth is strong with small and mid caps rallying and advance-decline lines hitting highs.
- A good start to the year historically predicts positive returns, supporting a continued bull market view.
White House Pushes Tech To Underwrite Power
- The White House proposes forcing big tech to bid on long-term power contracts to shield consumers from higher electricity costs.
- PJM is reviewing the proposal but its board decision will shape whether auctions occur.