or
Faster, Cleaner, Better.

Gold Dec '11 (GCZ11)

1,562.9s -31.3 (-1.96%) 12/28/11 [COMEX]
N/A x N/A N/A x N/A
underlying price ()
Quote Overview for Wed, Dec 28th, 2011
Day Low
1,561.5
Day High
1,588.6
Open 1,584.9
Previous Close 1,594.2 1,594.2
Volume 52 52
Open Interest 88 88
Relative Strength 30.18% 30.18%
Weighted Alpha +4.45 +4.45
5-Day Change -52.7 (-3.04%) -52.7 (-3.04%)
52-Week Range 1,317.4 - 1,923.7 1,317.4 - 1,923.7
  • 1D
  • 5D
  • 1M
  • 3M
  • 6M
  • 1Y
  • 5Y
  • MAX
Full Chart
  • OHLC Bars
  • Colored OHLC Bars
  • HLC Bars
  • Candlestick Hollow
  • Candlestick Open-to-Close
  • Candlestick Close-to-Close
  • Heikin-Ashi
  • Line Chart
  • Area Chart
  • Renko
  • Column
  • Baseline
  • Line Break
  • Range
  • Kagi
  • Point And Figure

Gold Futures Market News and Commentary

Dollar Pressured by Fears Over Fed Independence and Strong Stocks

The dollar index (DXY00) on Thursday fell by -0.40%.  The dollar was under pressure Thursday from a stronger yuan, which rose to a 9.5-month high against the dollar.  The dollar also remains under pressure due to concern over the Fed's independence and fears about capital flight with President Trump's move to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook.  If Mr. Trump succeeds in firing Fed Governor Cook, foreign investors may lose faith in the Fed and the dollar and swap their dollar assets into non-dollar investments.  Losses in the dollar accelerated on Thursday when the S&P 500 reached a new record high, which reduced liquidity demand for the dollar. 

The dollar found some support Thursday on signs that the US economy is holding up after an upside revision showed Q2 GDP expanded more than expected.  Also, concerns about the US labor market eased after weekly initial unemployment claims fell as expected.

US Q2 GDP was revised upward to +3.3% (q/q annualized) from the previously report... Read more

Contract Specifications

See More
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
11/30/11
Expiration Date
12/28/11 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Gold Dec '11
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Dec Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Aug 19, 2025

View Chart Details
Commercials - Long / Short
66,670 (+3,243)
316,635 (-9,857)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
275,277 (-12,838)
62,687 (+4,057)
Producers - Long / Short
9,389 (+65)
49,394 (+320)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
39,607 (+3,656)
249,567 (-9,699)
Managed Money - Long / Short
173,388 (-8,949)
36,003 (+1,953)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
101,889 (-3,889)
26,684 (+2,104)
Get Realtime - Quotes and Charts for Futures Traders. Learn More >>

Price Performance

See More
Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
1,561.5 +0.09%
on 12/28/11
Period Open: 1,710.8
1,762.9 -11.34%
on 12/02/11
-147.9 (-8.65%)
since 11/28/11
3-Month
1,561.5 +0.09%
on 12/28/11
Period Open: 1,618.1
1,804.4 -13.38%
on 11/08/11
-55.2 (-3.41%)
since 09/28/11
52-Week
1,317.4 +18.64%
on 01/27/11
Period Open: 1,417.1
1,923.7 -18.76%
on 09/06/11
+145.8 (+10.29%)
since 12/28/10

More Gold Quotes

All Futures Prices
Please wait...
Please wait...
false

Most Recent Stories

More News
Dollar Pressured by Fears Over Fed Independence and Strong Stocks

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday fell by -0.40%. The dollar was under pressure Thursday from a stronger yuan, which rose to a 9.5-month high against the dollar. The dollar also remains under pressure...

DXY00 : 97.989 (+0.18%)
GCZ25 : 3,469.4 (-0.14%)
SIZ25 : 39.540 (-0.41%)
^USDJPY : 147.008 (+0.04%)
^EURUSD : 1.16641 (-0.16%)
Traders Are Eyeing PCE Data Due Friday. Then, Here Are the Next 2 Big Catalysts to Watch.

With the unofficial end to summer just around the corner, traders should be watching what’s happening in Hong Kong and at the Fed.

SIZ25 : 39.540 (-0.41%)
GCZ25 : 3,469.4 (-0.14%)
GCZ25 : 3,469.4 (-0.14%)
Get a FREE 1-Year Subscription to Barchart Premier! Open and Fund a Plus500 Futures Account and Make a Trade

Barchart Premier provides futures traders with historical data, advanced charting, watchlists, & screeners to help make smarter decisions. Join 30M+ people worldwide who use Plus500!

Citi says Silver & Palladium are Underpriced! $50 Next?

Citi calls silver and palladium underpriced—could $50 be next for silver? Phil Streible breaks it down in today’s Metals Minute.

Dollar Slips on Yuan Strength and Concern Over Fed Independence

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.37%. The dollar is under pressure today from a stronger yuan, which rose to a 9.5-month high against the dollar. The dollar also remains under pressure due...

DXY00 : 97.989 (+0.18%)
GCZ25 : 3,469.4 (-0.14%)
SIZ25 : 39.540 (-0.41%)
^USDJPY : 147.008 (+0.04%)
^EURUSD : 1.16641 (-0.16%)
The “New” Gold Starts to Disappoint – What’s Next?

Bitcoin is already declining, and miners continue to move higher. Sounds familiar?

Dollar Erases Early Gains as T-note Yields Fall

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday rose by +0.02%. The dollar moved slightly higher on Wednesday due to weakness in the euro after EUR/USD fell to a 3-week low. However, the dollar gave up most of...

DXY00 : 97.989 (+0.18%)
GCZ25 : 3,469.4 (-0.14%)
SIZ25 : 39.540 (-0.41%)
^USDJPY : 147.008 (+0.04%)
^EURUSD : 1.16641 (-0.16%)
USD’s Optimistic Words – Implications for Gold

That's the worst performance of the USD Index in YEARS.

The Dollar Index is in a Bear Market

Precious metals dip overnight with Nvidia and the Fed stealing the spotlight—Phil Streible unpacks it all in today’s Metals Minute.

Dollar Boosted by Higher T-note Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.37%. The dollar is moving higher today due to an increase in T-note yields, which strengthened the dollar's interest rate differentials. Also, weakness in the...

DXY00 : 97.989 (+0.18%)
GCZ25 : 3,469.4 (-0.14%)
SIZ25 : 39.540 (-0.41%)
^USDJPY : 147.008 (+0.04%)
^EURUSD : 1.16641 (-0.16%)
Fed’s Jerome Powell Expects Inflation from Tariffs To Be ‘Relatively Short Lived’ With a ‘One-Time Shift in Price Level’

At the August central bank conference, Fed Chair Jerome Powell addressed the impact of tariffs on inflation, and whether price effects are likely to be lasting or transitory.

Stocks Rebound Ahead of Nvidia’s Earnings

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up by +0.13%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up by +0.19%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up by +0.04%. September E-mini S&P...

AMAT : 165.27 (+0.54%)
ADI : 254.25 (-0.49%)
DDOG : 140.96 (+7.01%)
MDB : 318.10 (+7.58%)
TXN : 204.09 (-0.67%)
$IUXX : 23,703.45 (+0.58%)
ZNZ25 : 112-170 (-0.06%)
DT : 50.89 (+1.54%)
NCNO : 32.10 (-1.80%)
ESU25 : 6,509.25 (-0.13%)
SJM : 106.72 (+0.99%)
SBAC : 206.04 (-1.00%)
Stocks Pressured as Bond Yields Climb and Chip Makers Slide

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down by -0.04%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up by +0.20%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down by -0.32%. September E-mini...

AMAT : 165.27 (+0.54%)
AVGO : 308.65 (+2.80%)
DDOG : 140.96 (+7.01%)
MDB : 318.10 (+7.58%)
TXN : 204.09 (-0.67%)
$IUXX : 23,703.45 (+0.58%)
ZNZ25 : 112-170 (-0.06%)
DT : 50.89 (+1.54%)
NCNO : 32.10 (-1.80%)
ESU25 : 6,509.25 (-0.13%)
SJM : 106.72 (+0.99%)
SBAC : 206.04 (-1.00%)
Nasdaq Futures Tread Water With Nvidia Earnings in Focus

September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU25) are trending up +0.02% this morning, with investors in wait-and-see mode ahead of a highly anticipated earnings report from AI darling Nvidia.

A : 124.96 (+5.28%)
CRWD : 442.00 (+4.59%)
NQU25 : 23,715.75 (-0.22%)
SNOW : 241.00 (+20.27%)
CBRL : 60.06 (-3.64%)
VEEV : 272.33 (-7.24%)
HPQ : 28.35 (+4.57%)
DNUT : 3.57 (-0.97%)
MDB : 318.10 (+7.58%)
OKTA : 92.59 (-0.47%)
NCNO : 32.10 (-1.80%)
QCOM : 160.80 (+0.64%)
Is the Fed losing its independence under pressure from Trump?

While under pressure, the Fed’s independence remains intact for the moment. But if Trump succeeds in further reshaping the board, markets could respond with a wave of capital flight from U.S. assets....

$SPX : 6,501.86 (+0.32%)
$IUXX : 23,703.45 (+0.58%)
Stocks Finish Higher on Strength in Chip Makers and Lower Bond Yields

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Tuesday closed up by +0.41%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up by +0.30%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up by +0.43%. September...

AMAT : 165.27 (+0.54%)
AVGO : 308.65 (+2.80%)
$IUXX : 23,703.45 (+0.58%)
ZNZ25 : 112-170 (-0.06%)
PDD : 122.22 (unch)
VFC : 14.90 (-0.27%)
ESU25 : 6,509.25 (-0.13%)
QCOM : 160.80 (+0.64%)
KDP : 29.29 (-1.45%)
AMD : 168.58 (+0.87%)
LRCX : 104.09 (+0.41%)
STZ : 159.09 (-0.88%)
Will Fed Rate Cuts Spark a Small-Cap Stock Rally?

Small-caps, industrials, and financials: IWM & more sectors on watch for September

XLF : 53.85 (+0.13%)
XHB : 114.40 (-0.42%)
XLI : 153.42 (+0.18%)
$SPX : 6,501.86 (+0.32%)
ITB : 110.70 (-0.07%)
IWM : 236.22 (+0.12%)
This Iconic Chain Store Is Closing Down. Which Retailer Could File for Bankruptcy Next?

Drugstore Rite Aid has filed for Chapter 11 again, and this time it’s selling off all its assets to the competition. But retail conditions remain challenging for all. Rite Aid might not be the only big...

CVS : 72.14 (+0.29%)
ACI : 19.26 (-1.38%)
KR : 67.46 (-0.76%)
WBA : 11.98 (+0.50%)
M : 13.36 (-1.76%)
Stocks Supported by Positive Economic News

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up by +0.02%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down by -0.08%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up by +0.14%. September E-mini S&P...

AVGO : 308.65 (+2.80%)
$IUXX : 23,703.45 (+0.58%)
ZNZ25 : 112-170 (-0.06%)
PDD : 122.22 (unch)
VFC : 14.90 (-0.27%)
ESU25 : 6,509.25 (-0.13%)
QCOM : 160.80 (+0.64%)
KDP : 29.29 (-1.45%)
AMD : 168.58 (+0.87%)
LRCX : 104.09 (+0.41%)
$DOWI : 45,636.90 (+0.16%)
SPY : 648.92 (+0.35%)
Stocks Pressured by Fed Jitters but Supported by Chip Makers

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up by +0.02%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down by -0.04%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up by +0.01%. September E-mini S&P...

AVGO : 308.65 (+2.80%)
$IUXX : 23,703.45 (+0.58%)
ZNZ25 : 112-170 (-0.06%)
PDD : 122.22 (unch)
VFC : 14.90 (-0.27%)
ESU25 : 6,509.25 (-0.13%)
QCOM : 160.80 (+0.64%)
GFS : 33.58 (-1.15%)
KDP : 29.29 (-1.45%)
AMD : 168.58 (+0.87%)
$DOWI : 45,636.90 (+0.16%)
SPY : 648.92 (+0.35%)

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point N/A
2nd Resistance Point 1,598.1
1st Resistance Point 1,580.5
Last Price 1,562.9s
1st Support Level 1,553.4
2nd Support Level 1,543.9
3rd Support Level N/A

See More

52-Week High 1,923.7
Fibonacci 61.8% 1,692.1
Fibonacci 50% 1,620.6
Last Price 1,562.9s
Fibonacci 38.2% 1,549.0
52-Week Low 1,317.4

See More

Want to use this as
your default charts setting?
Save this setup as a Chart Templates
Switch the Market flag
for targeted data from your country of choice.
Open the menu and switch the
Market flag for targeted data from your country of choice.
Want Streaming Chart Updates?
Switch your Site Preferences
to use Interactive Charts
Need More Chart Options?
Right-click on the chart to open the Interactive Chart menu.
Use your up/down arrows to move through the symbols.
Free Barchart Webinar
Trader's Cheat Sheet: Technical Tools That Beat the Market