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Gold Mar '26 (GCH26)

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Gold Futures Market News and Commentary

Dollar Gains on Three Hawkish FOMC Dissents

The dollar index (DXY00) on Wednesday rose by +0.27%.  Wednesday’s better-than-expected US economic news on Mar housing starts and Mar core capital goods new orders supported gains in the dollar.   Also, Wednesday’s +6% jump in crude oil prices increases inflation expectations, a hawkish factor for Fed policy, and a positive factor for the dollar. 

The dollar raced to its highs on Wednesday afternoon after three FOMC members dissented in favor of no easing bias in the FOMC ‘s decision to keep policy unchanged.  Also, hawkish comments from Fed Chair Powell support the dollar, as he said a bit of monetary policy restraint is the right place to be.

Heightened US-Iran tensions are boosting demand for the dollar as a safe-haven.  The US and Iran are locked in a battle for control of the Strait of Hormuz, with both sides blocking the waterway to gain leverage during an extended ceasefire.  The Wall Street Journal reported that President Trump told his aides to prepare for an e... Read more

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Dollar Gains on Three Hawkish FOMC Dissents

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday rose by +0.27%. Wednesday’s better-than-expected US economic news on Mar housing starts and Mar core capital...

Holding money bunched in fist by Iana Miroshnichenko via iStock
Dollar Climbs on Strong US Economic News Ahead of FOMC

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.24%. Today's better-than-expected US economic news on Mar housing starts and Mar core capital goods new orders...

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Dollar Advances as Stocks Slip and Crude Prices Surge

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday rose by +0.15%. Tuesday's stock slump boosted liquidity demand for the dollar. Also, higher crude oil prices on Tuesday...

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Everyone Agrees It's a Crisis. Gold Still Declines.

And that's just the beginning.

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Dollar Gains on Weak Stocks and Soaring Crude Prices

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.23%. Today's stock slump is boosting liquidity demand for the dollar. Also, higher crude oil prices today...

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Dollar Slips on Hopes for US-Iran Peace Talks to Resume

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Monday fell by -0.05%. The dollar fell from a 2.5-week high on Monday and finished lower after Axios reported that Iran has...

QUALCOMM Stock: Is Wall Street Bullish or Bearish?

As QUALCOMM has considerably underperformed the broader market over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a cautious outlook about the stock’s...

General Motors Stock: Analyst Estimates & Ratings

General Motors has considerably outperformed the S&P 500 over the past year, and Wall Street analysts maintain a moderately optimistic outlook about the...

Coca-Cola Just Proved Blue-Chip, Dividend Stocks Aren't Boring as KO Stock Pops on 10% Revenue Growth

Coca-Cola made “boring” blue chips look interesting again, with solid top-line growth, a rising stock, and steady strength quietly turning into market...

Why Dan Ives Is Betting on 35% Upside for Oracle Stock: This ‘Secret Sauce’ Will Make ORCL a Key Part of the ‘AI Revolution’

Ives and his team have a price target of $225 for Oracle.

Hogs Post Midweek Rally

Lean hog futures closed Wednesday with contracts up 25 cents to $1.85 higher. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $93.25 on Wednesday afternoon,...

Cotton Slips Lower on Wednesday

Cotton futures saw bulls take some money off the table a day ahead of month end, with contracts down 8 to 65 points on Wednesday. The US dollar index was...

Wheat Fades Back to Close Mixed on Wednesday

The wheat complex fell off the early session highs on Wednesday, as month end profit taking got off to a day early start. Chicago SRW futures were down...

Corn Closes Wednesday with Modest Gains

Corn futures held on to gains on Wednesday, despite pulling off early highs. Most nearby contracts were fractionally to 2 ½ cents higher, with a few deferreds...

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