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which could weigh on consumer demand and near-term performance.

I have a few items on today's economic calendar at 7 a.m.

MBA mortgage applications, at 8.15 a.m.

ADP employment report, and at 8.30 a.m.

retail sales.

And of course, this is launch day for NASA's Artemis II mission.

Look out for pre-launch coverage in today's edition of the Wall Street Breakfast newsletter.

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It's good to be with you on this final day of March.

Today is Tuesday the 31st.

I'm Julie Morgan.

Gold is ticking higher.

Spot gold is up about 1% to $45.67, but down 14% this month.

Silver advanced 4.4% to $73, but slipped 23% so far this month.