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Gold May '12 (GCK12)

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Gold Futures Market News and Commentary

Crude Oil Weakness Weighs on the Dollar

The dollar index (DXY00) on Tuesday fell by -0.12%.  Tuesday's -3% plunge in WTI crude oil prices to a 7-week low lowered inflation expectations, which could prompt the Fed to pursue easier monetary policy, a bearish factor for the dollar.  Also, lower T-note yields on Tuesday weakened the dollar's interest rate differential, which was negative for the dollar. 

The dollar recovered from its worst level on Tuesday amid better-than-expected US economic news.  The Apr trade deficit eased to -$55.9 billion from -$56.6 billion in Mar, narrower than the -$56.1 billion expected.  Also, May existing home sales rose +3.2% m/m to a 5-month high of 4.17 million, stronger than expectations of 4.07 million.  In addition, Tuesday's stock slump boosted liquidity demand for the dollar.

President Trump on Tuesday predicted a swift end to the war with Iran and a subsequent fall in oil prices, and said, "We're in the final throes of what will be a very, very good deal, and that they could... Read more

Contract Specifications

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Contract
Gold 100-oz
Contract Size
100 fine troy ounces
Tick Size
0.10 (10 cents) per troy ounce ($10.00 per contract)
Trading Hours
5:00p.m. - 4:00p.m. (Sun-Fri) (RTH 7:20a.m. - 12:30p.m.) (Settles 12:30p.m.) CST
Exchange
COMEX
Point Value
$100
Margin/Maintenance
$24,461/22,238
First Notice Date
04/30/12
Expiration Date
05/29/12 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Gold May '12
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior May Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Jun 2, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
53,851 (-20,790)
260,196 (-211)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
206,096 (+5,392)
30,076 (-16,368)
Producers - Long / Short
10,275 (-2,311)
30,429 (-1,667)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
27,505 (-1,528)
213,696 (+18,407)
Managed Money - Long / Short
129,367 (+5,090)
17,188 (-9,643)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
76,729 (+302)
12,888 (-6,725)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
1,528.5 +1.32%
on 05/16/12
1,670.5 -7.30%
on 05/01/12
-115.4 (-6.94%)
since 04/27/12
3-Month
1,528.5 +1.32%
on 05/16/12
1,725.0 -10.23%
on 03/01/12
-164.0 (-9.58%)
since 02/29/12

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Crude Oil Weakness Weighs on the Dollar

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday fell by -0.12%. Tuesday's -3% plunge in WTI crude oil prices to a 7-week low lowered inflation expectations, which could prompt the Fed to pursue easier monetary policy,...

DXY00 : 99.966s (-0.08%)
GCQ26 : 4,282.5 (-1.85%)
SIN26 : 65.395 (-4.65%)
^USDJPY : 160.409 (+0.14%)
^EURUSD : 1.15423 (+0.09%)
Dollar Weakens as Crude Oil Prices Sink

The dollar index (DXY00 ) is moving lower today and is down by -0.28%. Today's -3% plunge in WTI crude oil prices has lowered inflation expectations and could prompt the Fed to pursue easier monetary...

DXY00 : 99.966s (-0.08%)
GCQ26 : 4,282.5 (-1.85%)
SIN26 : 65.395 (-4.65%)
^USDJPY : 160.409 (+0.14%)
^EURUSD : 1.15423 (+0.09%)
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Dollar Slips as Middle East Tensions Ease Slightly

The dollar index (DXY00 ) fell from a 2-month high on Monday, finishing down 0.06%. The dollar gave up overnight gains and finished slightly lower on Monday after stocks pushed higher, which curbed liquidity...

DXY00 : 99.966s (-0.08%)
GCQ26 : 4,282.5 (-1.85%)
SIN26 : 65.395 (-4.65%)
^USDJPY : 160.409 (+0.14%)
^EURUSD : 1.15423 (+0.09%)
Dollar Falls Back as Stocks Recover

The dollar index (DXY00 ) fell from a 2-month high today and is down by -0.14%. The dollar gave up overnight gains and turned lower today after stocks pushed higher, which curbs liquidity demand for the...

DXY00 : 99.966s (-0.08%)
GCQ26 : 4,282.5 (-1.85%)
SIN26 : 65.395 (-4.65%)
^USDJPY : 160.409 (+0.14%)
^EURUSD : 1.15423 (+0.09%)
Floor or Trapdoor? Gold at the Line That Matters

Gold futures have been in a controlled descent since topping out near the $5,650 region, with sellers methodically stepping down offers within the broader range of $4,900 and $4,300. The macro backdrop...

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Gold, SP 500 Futures & High Flying Stocks 6/7/26

NVDA, AMZN, INTC & The 78.6% Retracement

ESM26 : 7,386.25 (-0.40%)
GCQ26 : 4,282.5 (-1.85%)
NVDA : 208.19 (-0.22%)
INTC : 107.92 (-2.13%)
AMZN : 244.19 (-0.42%)
Dollar Soars on Fed Rate Hike Expectations

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday rallied to a 1.75-month high and finished up by +0.66%. The dollar recovered from early losses on Friday and surged on the stronger-than-expected US May payroll report,...

DXY00 : 99.966s (-0.08%)
GCQ26 : 4,282.5 (-1.85%)
SIN26 : 65.395 (-4.65%)
^USDJPY : 160.409 (+0.14%)
^EURUSD : 1.15423 (+0.09%)
Can Copper Still Rally After Reaching a Long-Term Target?

July COMEX copper futures reached a record high of $6.7160 on May 13, 2026, with the continuous contract rising to $6.6450 per pound. Considering a leading financial institution’s upside target from...

P0Y00 : 13,615.50s (+0.71%)
HGN26 : 6.3455 (-0.07%)

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point N/A
2nd Resistance Point 1,593.8
1st Resistance Point 1,571.2
Last Price 1,548.6s
1st Support Level 1,537.3
2nd Support Level 1,526.0
3rd Support Level N/A

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52-Week High 1,789.8
Fibonacci 61.8% 1,690.0
Fibonacci 50% 1,659.1
Fibonacci 38.2% 1,628.3
Last Price 1,548.6s
52-Week Low 1,528.5

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