Gold May '26 (GCK26)
Gold Futures Market News and Commentary
The dollar index (DXY00) today fell from a 7-week high and is down -0.13%. The dollar gave up an early advance and turned lower today on weaker-than-expected US economic news that is dovish for Fed policy.  Weekly jobless claims rose more than expected, Apr capital goods new orders nondefense ex-aircraft and parts unexpectedly declined, Q1 GDP was revised lower, and the Apr core PCE price index, the Fed's preferred inflation gauge, rose as expected. Also, Apr new home sales fell more than expected.
The dollar initially moved higher today after US forces shot down four Iranian drones fired at a commercial ship and hit a launch site near the Strait of Hormuz, which boosted safe-haven demand for the dollar. Also, today's +2% jump in WTI crude oil raises inflation expectations and may prompt the Fed to tighten monetary policy, a positive factor for the dollar. In addition, hawkish comments from Fed Governor Lisa Cook, Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari, and St. Louis Fed... Read more
Barchart · 1 hour ago
The dollar index (DXY00 ) today fell from a 7-week high and is down -0.13%. The dollar gave up an early advance and turned lower today on weaker-than-expected...
Blue Line Futures · Thu May 28, 6:31AM CDT
Dive into today's early market action with the Blue Line Futures Metals Minute! (Episode 669)
Barchart · Wed May 27, 2:34PM CDT
The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday rose by +0.03%. The dollar recovered from early losses on Wednesday and posted modest gains on conflicting signals...
Barchart · Wed May 27, 9:41AM CDT
The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.11%. The dollar is under pressure today amid a -4% plunge in crude oil prices to a 5-week low, which lowers...
Gold Price Forecast · Wed May 27, 7:46AM CDT
The fact that gold declined so much on "nothing" is truly profound.
Blue Line Futures · Wed May 27, 6:19AM CDT
Dive into today's early market action with the Blue Line Futures Metals Minute! (Episode 668)
Barchart · 15 minutes ago
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Barchart · 18 minutes ago
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Barchart · 28 minutes ago
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Barchart · 38 minutes ago
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Barchart · 50 minutes ago
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Barchart · 52 minutes ago
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Nvidia’s financial and operating performance remains exceptionally robust despite the company operating at a significantly large scale.
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