Precious Metal Moment, Crypto Plunge, and the S&P Rocks On

In our February Market Strategy Report, we look at the gold and silver rally, the “crypto winter”, and the surprisingly durable S&P 500. Spotlight on Metals, Crypto’s Fall, S&P Outlook Improves. With the Winter Olympics currently taking place, it is perhaps fitting that gold and silver are having a moment. In our free February 2026 Zacks Market Strategy Report1 , we look at some of the factors that may be driving the commodities rally, and why this trend highlights fundamental issues for long-term investors. A somewhat related topic is the latest bout of volatility in cryptocurrencies. We’ll dive into the recent “crypto winter” as a case study in sentiment-driven markets and the challenges it poses for portfolio construction. In the February report, we also look at the evolving earnings picture for S&P 500 companies—with improving results and estimate revisions offering a more durable outlook than many headlines suggest. 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