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Gold May '26 (GCK26)

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Gold Futures Market News and Commentary

Dollar Strengthens as T-note Yields Move Higher

The dollar index (DXY00) on Thursday rose by +0.17%.  The dollar recovered from a 6-week low on Thursday and moved higher as better-than-expected US economic news pushed T-note yields higher, strengthening the dollar’s interest rate differentials.  Weekly jobless claims fell more than expected, and the Apr Philadelphia Fed business outlook survey unexpectedly rose to a 15-month high. Also, hawkish comments on Thursday from New York Fed President John Williams, who signaled he favors steady Fed policy, are supportive of the dollar.

The dollar initially moved lower on Thursday as the US and Iran are considering extending their ceasefire, which ends on Tuesday, by another two weeks to allow more time to negotiate a peace agreement, easing geopolitical concerns and reducing safe-haven demand for the dollar.  Also, Thursday’s rally in the S&P 500 to a new record high reduced liquidity demand for the dollar. 

US weekly initial unemployment claims fell -11,000 to 207,000, showi... 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
$36,900/33,546
First Notice Date
04/30/26 (14 days)
Expiration Date
05/27/26 (41 days)

Seasonal Chart

Gold May '26
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior May Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Apr 7, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
57,729 (-968)
251,480 (-8,857)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
205,368 (-2,234)
49,063 (+4,663)
Producers - Long / Short
11,713 (+734)
31,009 (+120)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
30,165 (-36)
204,620 (-7,311)
Managed Money - Long / Short
120,726 (+634)
30,694 (+3,416)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
84,642 (-2,868)
18,369 (+1,247)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
4,124.4 +16.37%
on 03/23/26
5,037.9 -4.73%
on 03/18/26
-227.2 (-4.52%)
since 03/17/26
3-Month
4,124.4 +16.37%
on 03/23/26
5,645.6 -14.99%
on 01/29/26
+153.2 (+3.30%)
since 01/16/26
52-Week
3,329.4 +44.16%
on 05/16/25
5,645.6 -14.99%
on 01/29/26
+1,328.6 (+38.28%)
since 04/17/25

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Barchart Trading Guide

The Barchart Trading Guide is a Buy Signal with a Soft Signal Strength.

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 4,894.6
2nd Resistance Point 4,869.1
1st Resistance Point 4,830.4
Last Price 4,799.5
1st Support Level 4,766.2
2nd Support Level 4,740.7
3rd Support Level 4,702.0

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52-Week High 5,645.6
Last Price 4,799.5
Fibonacci 61.8% 4,760.8
Fibonacci 50% 4,487.5
Fibonacci 38.2% 4,214.2
52-Week Low 3,329.4

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