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Gold Aug '25 (GCQ25)

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Gold Futures Market News and Commentary

Dollar Falls Back on Apparent Trial Balloon for Firing Fed Chair Powell

The dollar index (DXY00) on Wednesday rallied to a 3-week high but then backed off and ended the day down -0.21%.

The dollar sold off on Wednesday after President Trump appeared to float another trial balloon regarding the potential firing of Fed Chair Powell. Mr. Trump suggested to House Republicans he met with on Tuesday that he wanted to fire Mr. Powell, but he then denied that intention Wednesday after the markets reacted negatively to emerging reports of what Mr. Trump had told those lawmakers.  The dollar fell on the Powell news, as a political takeover of the Fed could spook foreign investors and encourage a run on dollar-denominated stocks and bonds.

The dollar was also undercut by the soft PPI report and Wednesday's -3 bp decline in the 10-year T-note yield. 

Wednesday's June PPI report was favorable, as both the month-over-month and year-over-year figures were better than expected, suggesting that tariff inflation has not yet hit the producer level.  The... 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
$16,500/15,000
First Notice Date
07/31/25 (15 days)
Expiration Date
08/27/25 (42 days)

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Gold Aug '25
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Aug Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Jul 8, 2025

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Commercials - Long / Short
71,875 (+3,055)
310,229 (+5,340)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
261,685 (+3,054)
58,717 (+2,066)
Producers - Long / Short
13,615 (+1,610)
60,427 (-991)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
35,359 (-1,901)
226,901 (+2,985)
Managed Money - Long / Short
164,685 (-401)
35,743 (+1,017)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
97,000 (+3,455)
22,974 (+1,049)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
3,250.5 +3.23%
on 06/30/25
3,419.0 -1.86%
on 06/18/25
-51.5 (-1.51%)
since 06/17/25
3-Month
3,151.0 +6.49%
on 05/15/25
3,539.3 -5.20%
on 04/22/25
-1.7 (-0.05%)
since 04/17/25
52-Week
2,477.4 +35.44%
on 07/25/24
3,539.3 -5.20%
on 04/22/25
+762.6 (+29.41%)
since 07/17/24

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Dollar Falls Back on Apparent Trial Balloon for Firing Fed Chair Powell

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday rallied to a 3-week high but then backed off and ended the day down -0.21%. The dollar sold off on Wednesday after President Trump appeared to float another trial...

DXY00 : 98.392s (-0.23%)
GCQ25 : 3,354.8 (-0.13%)
SIU25 : 38.125 (+0.02%)
^USDJPY : 147.854 (-0.02%)
^EURUSD : 1.16375 (-0.04%)
Gold and Silver Are Grinding Sideways. Here’s What Could Change That, and When It Might Happen.

Here are the current bullish and bearish elements in gold and silver, along with my take on what will happen in the precious metals markets next.

GCQ25 : 3,354.8 (-0.13%)
CLQ25 : 66.68 (+0.45%)
SIU25 : 38.125 (+0.02%)
DXU25 : 98.075s (-0.24%)
V2Y00 : 4.500 (+1.58%)
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Dollar Rallies to 3-week High

The dollar index (DXY00 ) is up +0.22% today. The dollar index is seeing some technical buying as it extends its two-week rally to post a 3-week high. Bullish factors for the dollar include safe-haven...

DXY00 : 98.392s (-0.23%)
GCQ25 : 3,354.8 (-0.13%)
SIU25 : 38.125 (+0.02%)
^USDJPY : 147.854 (-0.02%)
^EURUSD : 1.16375 (-0.04%)
Is Silver Poised to Catch Up to Gold's Record Rally?

Silver has underperformed gold over the last 15 years, due to shifts in industrial demand, though new technologies like solar panels are improving its outlook. Gold, however, benefits from consistent central...

Gold Is Trapped In Consolidation Within A Bullish Triangle

Gold Is Trapped In Consolidation Within A Bullish Triangle pattern, and once it's fully finished, it can extend the rally from Elliott wave perspective.

Dollar Rallies on Higher T-note Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday rose by +0.55%. The dollar received support as the 10-year T-note rose +5 bp and the 30-year T-bond yield rose back above 5% for the first time in 1.5 months. The...

DXY00 : 98.392s (-0.23%)
GCQ25 : 3,354.8 (-0.13%)
SIU25 : 38.125 (+0.02%)
^USDJPY : 147.854 (-0.02%)
^EURUSD : 1.16375 (-0.04%)
Dollar Rallies on Higher T-note Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up +0.47%. The dollar is seeing support as the 10-year T-note rose +3.6 bp and the 30-year T-bond yield rose back above 5% for the first time in 1.5 months. The rise...

DXY00 : 98.392s (-0.23%)
GCQ25 : 3,354.8 (-0.13%)
SIU25 : 38.125 (+0.02%)
^USDJPY : 147.854 (-0.02%)
^EURUSD : 1.16375 (-0.04%)
Will Silver Resume the Breakout? Upside Levels!

Will silver resume the breakout? Key upside levels ahead of CPI data—Phil Streible’s take in today’s Metals Minute.

Latest US Tariff Threats Boost the Dollar

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Monday rose by +0.24% and posted a new 2.5-week high. The dollar moved higher as President Trump's threats to impose 30% tariffs on goods from the European Union (EU) and...

DXY00 : 98.392s (-0.23%)
GCQ25 : 3,354.8 (-0.13%)
SIU25 : 38.125 (+0.02%)
^USDJPY : 147.854 (-0.02%)
^EURUSD : 1.16375 (-0.04%)

Barchart Trading Guide

The Barchart Trading Guide is a Sell Signal with a Weak Signal Strength.

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 3,447.6
2nd Resistance Point 3,416.7
1st Resistance Point 3,387.9
Last Price 3,354.5
1st Support Level 3,328.2
2nd Support Level 3,297.3
3rd Support Level 3,268.5

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52-Week High 3,539.3
Last Price 3,354.4
Fibonacci 61.8% 3,133.7
Fibonacci 50% 3,008.4
Fibonacci 38.2% 2,883.0
52-Week Low 2,477.4

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