Myra P. Saefong

San Francisco

Assistant Global Markets Editor at MarketWatch

Myra P. Saefong, reporter & assistant editor for MarketWatch, has covered the commodities sector for more than 20 years.

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Stock Market on May 9, 2025: S&P 500, Dow end lower Friday while Nasdaq finishes flat as U.S.-China talks loom; stocks book modest weekly declines

4 days ago | marketwatch.com | Rob Schroeder |Christine Idzelis |Myra P. Saefong |Victor Reklaitis

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Stock Market Today: Nasdaq, Dow and S&P 500 trim gains as investors wait to hear from Trump

1 week ago | marketwatch.com | Frances Yue |Myra P. Saefong |Joseph Adinolfi |Gordon Gottsegen

Intraday Data provided by FACTSET and subject to terms of use. Historical and current end-of-day data provided by FACTSET. All quotes are in local exchange time. Real-time last sale data for U.S. stock quotes reflect trades reported through Nasdaq only. Intraday data delayed at least 15 minutes or per exchange requirements.
OPEC+ crashed oil prices by hiking output in April. Here's why it could do that again.

1 week ago | morningstar.com | Myra P. Saefong

By Myra P. Saefong OPEC+ will now meet Saturday - instead of Monday, as previously planned - according to news reports OPEC+ shocked the market earlier this month with plans to ramp up crude output, leading oil prices to post their worst monthly performance in years. Now the group of oil producers might add even more barrels. Raising supplies at time when President Donald Trump's shifting approach to tariffs has shaken the outlook for the economy and energy demand seems a bit counterintuitive.
Here’s what this real-time barometer says about tariff-induced recession risks rising

2 weeks ago | marketwatch.com | Myra P. Saefong

Copper prices dropped by more than 5% on Wednesday after data showed a contraction in China’s manufacturing sector. Copper prices more than doubled their losses for the month of April in a single trading session Wednesday. If the industrial metal is a leading indicator of economic activity, that doesn’t bode well for copper’s outlook, financial markets or the health of the economy.
Stock Market News, April 30, 2025: Dow logs longest win streak in nearly a year, S&P 500 rises for 7th straight session despite negative GDP report; PCE data shows inflation slows in March

2 weeks ago | marketwatch.com | Vivien Lou Chen |Myra P. Saefong |Isabel Wang |Victor Reklaitis

Intraday Data provided by FACTSET and subject to terms of use. Historical and current end-of-day data provided by FACTSET. All quotes are in local exchange time. Real-time last sale data for U.S. stock quotes reflect trades reported through Nasdaq only. Intraday data delayed at least 15 minutes or per exchange requirements.
OPEC+ crashed oil prices by hiking output in April. Here’s why they could do it again.

2 weeks ago | marketwatch.com | Myra P. Saefong

OPEC+ shocked the market earlier this month with plans to ramp up crude output, setting up oil prices for their worst monthly performance in years. Now the group of oil producers might add even more barrels. Raising supplies at time when President Donald Trump’s changing policies on tariffs have shaken the outlook for the economy and energy demand seems a bit counterintuitive.
If you love gold at near record high prices, why not wear it?

2 weeks ago | marketwatch.com | Myra P. Saefong

The idea that jewelry can double as an investment is commonplace in countries such as India, says Money Metals’ Stefan Gleason. Gold has reached a price that incentivizes not just investors, but maybe even you or your grandmother to dig through old jewelry boxes to find traces of the precious metal that are worth more than 20 times their value compared to 50 years ago. You might find gold coins or bullion bars — but jewelry is probably the most common form of gold that people keep in their homes.
Gold prices plunge in biggest one-day drop in years. Is the record rally over?

3 weeks ago | marketwatch.com | Myra P. Saefong

Gold suffered its biggest one-day drop in nearly four years Wednesday, raising questions about whether a torrid rally driven by anxiety over President Trump’s trade policies can continue as the administration appeared to take a more conciliatory approach. The precious metal had climbed in grand scale this year, culminating in a rise past $3,500 an ounce this week, before support for prices appeared to suddenly give way.
Gold prices plunge in biggest one-day drop in years. Is the record rally over?

3 weeks ago | morningstar.com | Myra P. Saefong

By Myra P. Saefong Easing anxieties over Trump's tariff policies and the Fed chair's fate spark gold's worst daily decline since 2021 Gold suffered its biggest one-day drop in nearly four years Wednesday, raising questions about whether a torrid rally driven by anxiety over President Trump's trade policies can continue as the administration appeared to take a more conciliatory approach.
Silver could finally be a better investment opportunity than gold, some analysts say

3 weeks ago | marketwatch.com | Myra P. Saefong

“For precious-metals fans, the split between gold and silver both signals the depths of recessionary fears and offers an opportunity,” said Adrian Ash, director of research at BullionVault.

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13 May 25

U.S. oil prices settle at highest in 3 weeks as trade-war optimism eases consumer-demand concerns https://t.co/x0MD7xF7i6 via @marketwatch

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13 May 25

Gold edges up, as CPI report was 'not problematic' https://t.co/KRROI7W1Vm via @marketwatch

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12 May 25

Gold skids more than 3% on tariff relief. Is it time to sell? https://t.co/CJQEmRttKg via @MarketWatch

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Articles

Stock Market on May 9, 2025: S&P 500, Dow end lower Friday while Nasdaq finishes flat as U.S.-China talks loom; stocks book modest weekly declines

Stock Market Today: Nasdaq, Dow and S&P 500 trim gains as investors wait to hear from Trump

OPEC+ crashed oil prices by hiking output in April. Here's why it could do that again.

Here’s what this real-time barometer says about tariff-induced recession risks rising

Stock Market News, April 30, 2025: Dow logs longest win streak in nearly a year, S&P 500 rises for 7th straight session despite negative GDP report; PCE data shows inflation slows in March

OPEC+ crashed oil prices by hiking output in April. Here’s why they could do it again.

If you love gold at near record high prices, why not wear it?

Gold prices plunge in biggest one-day drop in years. Is the record rally over?

Gold prices plunge in biggest one-day drop in years. Is the record rally over?

Silver could finally be a better investment opportunity than gold, some analysts say

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