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Gold Dec '16 (GCZ16)

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Gold Futures Market News and Commentary

Dollar Gains on Weak Stocks and Hawkish Fed

The dollar index (DXY00) on Wednesday rose by +0.51%.  The dollar recovered from early losses today and turned higher after US Feb producer prices rose more than expected, a hawkish factor for Fed policy.  Also, signs of escalation in the Iran war knocked stocks lower and boosted liquidity demand for the dollar after Iran said it will target energy infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE in retaliation for US and Israeli airstrikes on its South Pars gas field and its Asaluyeh oil industry facilities.  The dollar raced to its high on Wednesday afternoon when the FOMC raised its US 2026 GDP and inflation forecasts, and after Fed Chair Powell said there will be no Fed rate cut unless there is progress on inflation. 

US Feb PPI final demand rose +0.7% m/m and +3.4% y/y, stronger than expectations of +0.3% m/m and +3.0% y/y.  Feb PPI ex-food and energy rose +0.5% m/m and +3.9% y/y, stronger than expectations of +0.3% m/m and +3.7% y/y, with the +3.9% y/y gain the largest... 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
$39,392/35,811
First Notice Date
11/30/16
Expiration Date
12/28/16 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Gold Dec '16
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Dec Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Mar 10, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
85,280 (+446)
288,256 (+2,839)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
215,445 (+1,693)
52,313 (-1,294)
Producers - Long / Short
14,826 (-393)
34,522 (-1,488)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
38,318 (-1,042)
221,598 (+2,446)
Managed Money - Long / Short
125,077 (+1,621)
26,678 (+1,139)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
90,368 (+72)
25,635 (-2,433)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
1,123.9 +1.38%
on 12/15/16
1,194.8 -4.64%
on 11/29/16
-51.4 (-4.32%)
since 11/28/16
3-Month
1,123.9 +1.38%
on 12/15/16
1,338.3 -14.86%
on 11/09/16
-184.3 (-13.92%)
since 09/28/16
52-Week
1,063.1 +7.18%
on 12/30/15
1,384.4 -17.70%
on 07/06/16
+66.5 (+6.20%)
since 12/28/15

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Dollar Gains on Weak Stocks and Hawkish Fed

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday rose by +0.51%. The dollar recovered from early losses today and turned higher after US Feb producer prices rose more than expected, a hawkish factor for Fed policy....

DXY00 : 100.079 (+0.51%)
GCJ26 : 4,860.1 (-2.96%)
SIK26 : 76.405 (-4.40%)
^USDJPY : 159.734 (+0.46%)
^EURUSD : 1.14801 (-0.53%)
Dollar Climbs on Hot US PPI and Iran War Escalation

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.30%. The dollar recovered from early losses today and turned higher after US Feb producer prices rose more than expected, a hawkish factor for Fed policy. ...

DXY00 : 100.079 (+0.51%)
GCJ26 : 4,860.1 (-2.96%)
SIK26 : 76.405 (-4.40%)
^USDJPY : 159.734 (+0.46%)
^EURUSD : 1.14801 (-0.53%)
Hot U.S. PPI Reading Smacks Gold, Silver Prices. What’s Coming Next?

Investors will be closely following a press conference later today from Fed Chair Jerome Powell.

$DXY : 100.08 (+0.51%)
GCJ26 : 4,860.1 (-2.96%)
CLJ26 : 98.09 (+1.95%)
GCJ26 : 4,860.1 (-2.96%)
SIK26 : 76.405 (-4.40%)
SIK26 : 76.405 (-4.40%)
DXM26 : 99.870 (+0.54%)
V2Y00 : 4.020 (-0.74%)
Gold & Silver Slammed! Fed’s Dot Plot Could Spark the Next Big Move

Gold and silver move lower as markets look ahead to the Fed’s dot plot and what it could signal next, with Phil Streible breaking down the metals setup on Metals Minute. Tune in.

Dollar Pressured by Rising Stocks

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday fell by -0.14%. The dollar gave up overnight gains and turned lower on Tuesday as T-note yields fell after the weekly ADP employment change showed the fewest new jobs...

DXY00 : 100.079 (+0.51%)
GCJ26 : 4,860.1 (-2.96%)
SIK26 : 76.405 (-4.40%)
^USDJPY : 159.734 (+0.46%)
^EURUSD : 1.14801 (-0.53%)
Dollar Slips as T-note Yields Decline

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.12%. The dollar gave up an overnight advance and turned lower today as T-note yields fell after the weekly ADP employment change showed the smallest number...

DXY00 : 100.079 (+0.51%)
GCJ26 : 4,860.1 (-2.96%)
SIK26 : 76.405 (-4.40%)
^USDJPY : 159.734 (+0.46%)
^EURUSD : 1.14801 (-0.53%)
Gold $5,000 & Silver $80: Breakout or Breakdown? Fed Decides Tomorrow

Gold holds near $5,000 and silver near $80 ahead of tomorrow’s Fed decision, with Phil Streible breaking down the metals setup and key levels in focus on Metals Minute. Tune in.

Strength in Stocks Weighs on the Dollar and Gold

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Monday fell by -0.64%. Monday’s stock rebound has diminished liquidity demand for the dollar. The dollar added to its losses on Monday after T-note yields fell, weakening...

DXY00 : 100.079 (+0.51%)
GCJ26 : 4,860.1 (-2.96%)
SIK26 : 76.405 (-4.40%)
^USDJPY : 159.734 (+0.46%)
^EURUSD : 1.14801 (-0.53%)
Gold Miners to Get Hit By Higher Oil Prices

Can it really get worse than in 2008?

Dollar Retreats as Stocks Rebound and Bond Yields Fall

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.53%. Today's stock rebound has diminished liquidity demand for the dollar. The dollar added to its losses today after T-note yields fell, weakening the dollar's...

DXY00 : 100.079 (+0.51%)
GCJ26 : 4,860.1 (-2.96%)
SIK26 : 76.405 (-4.40%)
^USDJPY : 159.734 (+0.46%)
^EURUSD : 1.14801 (-0.53%)

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point N/A
2nd Resistance Point 1,142.7
1st Resistance Point 1,141.1
Last Price 1,139.4s
1st Support Level 1,137.9
2nd Support Level 1,136.3
3rd Support Level N/A

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52-Week High 1,384.4
Fibonacci 61.8% 1,261.7
Fibonacci 50% 1,223.8
Fibonacci 38.2% 1,185.8
Last Price 1,139.4s
52-Week Low 1,063.1

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