Gold Aug '26 (GCQ26)
Gold Futures Market News and Commentary
The dollar index (DXY00) recovered from a 1-week low on Friday and finished up by +0.07%. The fragile and uncertain situation in the Middle East is supporting safe-haven demand for the dollar today after Iran vowed to respond to the US attacks this week on Iran’s rail and maritime infrastructure. Also, higher T-note yields on Friday strengthened the dollar’s interest rate differentials.
The dollar initially moved lower on Friday as easing geopolitical tensions undercut crude oil prices, after an American official said that talks between the US and Iran over a permanent peace deal are continuing, with the US still committed to a diplomatic solution. Also, Al Jazeera reported Friday that Qatar said it supports all efforts to defuse US-Iran tensions. Lower crude oil prices undercut inflation expectations and could prompt the Fed to loosen monetary policy, a negative factor for the dollar.
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Barchart · Fri Jul 10, 2:33PM CDT
The dollar index (DXY00 ) recovered from a 1-week low on Friday and finished up by +0.07%. The fragile and uncertain situation in the Middle East is supporting...
Barchart · Fri Jul 10, 9:36AM CDT
The dollar index (DXY00 ) recovered from a 1-week low today and is up +0.03%. The fragile and uncertain situation in the Middle East is supporting safe-haven...
Blue Line Futures · Fri Jul 10, 6:34AM CDT
Dive into today's market action with the Blue Line Futures Metals Minute! (Episode 698)
Barchart · Thu Jul 9, 2:39PM CDT
The dollar index (DXY00 ) fell by -0.08% on Thursday. The dollar moved lower on Thursday as strength in stocks reduced liquidity demand for the currency....
Barchart · Thu Jul 9, 2:00PM CDT
Like gold, silver, and platinum, palladium prices have been in a bearish trend since the January 2026 highs. Palladium futures broke below technical support...
Barchart · Thu Jul 9, 9:34AM CDT
The dollar index (DXY00 ) is down by -0.11% today. The dollar is moving lower today as strength in stocks has reduced liquidity demand for the currency....
Barchart · Sat Jul 11, 2:30PM CDT
Intel is raising chip prices as server CPU demand outpaces supply, and Wall Street sees the move as proof of a much bigger AI-driven boom ahead.
Barchart · Sat Jul 11, 12:30PM CDT
Broadcom strengthened its growth outlook by securing a $30 billion chip agreement with Apple through 2031.
Barchart · Sat Jul 11, 11:45AM CDT
Amazon's new bond offering shows AI is an expensive game to play. Amazon wants to win at all costs.
Barchart · Sat Jul 11, 10:45AM CDT
FuelCell has priced a $225 million upsized public offering, leading to a sell-off.
Barchart · Sat Jul 11, 10:00AM CDT
Virtually all of the teams who made it through to this summer’s World Cup represent nations which also have a single-country ETF.
Barchart · Sat Jul 11, 10:00AM CDT
Fiserv is allegedly in talks to sell its STAR payment network.
Barchart · Sat Jul 11, 10:00AM CDT
Kevin O’Leary says spending $28 on lunch while earning $70,000 is “just stupid,” arguing small daily expenses can cost hundreds of thousands in missed...
Barchart · Sat Jul 11, 9:30AM CDT
BlackRock’s new IQQ ETF is officially trading. Investors want to know what the Nasdaq fund offers, who it’s built for, and whether it deserves a spot...