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Gold Dec '18 (GCZ18)

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Gold Futures Market News and Commentary

Dollar Falls and Gold Rallies as US CPI Trails Estimates

The dollar index (DXY00) is down by -0.55% today.  The dollar is retreating today after US June consumer prices rose less than expected, a dovish factor for Fed policy.  Also, the benign CPI report has reduced the chances of a Fed rate hike at the FOMC meeting later this month to 12% from 43% on Monday, further weighing on the dollar.   

Losses in the dollar are limited after Fed Chair Warsh said the US economy is resilient and growing at a solid pace.  Also, escalating hostilities in the Middle East are boosting safe-haven demand for the dollar after US forces launched another round of strikes against Iran today and the UAE said Iran attacked two oil tankers in Omani waters.  In addition, today’s +3% jump in crude oil prices to a1-month high raises inflation expectations and could prompt the Fed to tighten monetary policy, a supportive factor for the dollar. 

US Jun CPI eased to +3.5% y/y from +4.2% y/y in May, a slower pace of increase than expectations of +3.8% y/y. ... 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
$22,718/20,653
First Notice Date
11/30/18
Expiration Date
12/27/18 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

Gold Dec '18
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Dec Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Jul 7, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
59,564 (+446)
281,846 (+1,658)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
233,713 (+4,094)
39,467 (+3,867)
Producers - Long / Short
14,282 (-879)
35,268 (+3,061)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
25,445 (-376)
226,741 (-3,104)
Managed Money - Long / Short
134,941 (+364)
18,780 (+4,294)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
98,772 (+3,730)
20,687 (-427)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
1,210.5 +5.52%
on 11/28/18
1,277.4 -0.01%
on 12/26/18
+63.9 (+5.27%)
since 11/27/18
3-Month
1,184.3 +7.85%
on 09/28/18
1,277.4 -0.01%
on 12/26/18
+89.9 (+7.57%)
since 09/27/18
52-Week
1,167.1 +9.44%
on 08/16/18
1,392.3 -8.26%
on 01/25/18
-36.8 (-2.80%)
since 12/27/17

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Dollar Falls and Gold Rallies as US CPI Trails Estimates

The dollar index (DXY00 ) is down by -0.55% today. The dollar is retreating today after US June consumer prices rose less than expected, a dovish factor for Fed policy. Also, the benign CPI report has...

DXY00 : 100.906 (-0.32%)
GCQ26 : 4,069.6 (+1.60%)
SIU26 : 59.155 (+2.04%)
^USDJPY : 162.177 (-0.17%)
^EURUSD : 1.14263 (+0.39%)
Gold & Silver Consolidate Into CPI | Warsh Faces Two Days on the Hill | Metals Minute Phil Streible

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Dollar Rises with Crude Prices and Bond Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) rose by +0.29% on Monday. The dollar found support Monday on some safe-haven demand from escalating hostilities in the Middle East after the US and Iran traded attacks over the...

DXY00 : 100.906 (-0.32%)
GCQ26 : 4,069.6 (+1.60%)
SIU26 : 59.155 (+2.04%)
^USDJPY : 162.177 (-0.17%)
^EURUSD : 1.14263 (+0.39%)
The War Got Louder. The Gold Bounce Faded.

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Dollar Supported by US-Iran Hostilities

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.15%. The dollar has found support today on some safe-haven demand from escalating hostilities in the Middle East after the US and Iran traded attacks over the...

DXY00 : 100.906 (-0.32%)
GCQ26 : 4,069.6 (+1.60%)
SIU26 : 59.155 (+2.04%)
^USDJPY : 162.177 (-0.17%)
^EURUSD : 1.14263 (+0.39%)
Gold & Silver Drop Overnight! What Happened? Key Levels to Watch in the Week Ahead | Metals Minute Phil Streible

Dive into today's market action with the Blue Line Futures Metals Minute! (Episode 699)

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GCQ26 : 4,069.6 (+1.60%)
ESU26 : 7,592.50 (+0.39%)
Platinum Futures at a Crossroads: Testing Critical Support After a Historic Reversal

Platinum futures have cooled considerably after last winter's record breaking rally, now trading near 1,600 to 1,650 per ounce and roughly 44% below the January 26 all time high above 2,923. The metal...

Dollar Recovers as T-note Yields Rise

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...

DXY00 : 100.906 (-0.32%)
GCQ26 : 4,069.6 (+1.60%)
SIU26 : 59.155 (+2.04%)
^USDJPY : 162.177 (-0.17%)
^EURUSD : 1.14263 (+0.39%)
Dollar Slightly Higher on US-Iran Risks

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 demand for the dollar today after Iran vowed...

DXY00 : 100.906 (-0.32%)
GCQ26 : 4,069.6 (+1.60%)
SIU26 : 59.155 (+2.04%)
^USDJPY : 162.177 (-0.17%)
^EURUSD : 1.14263 (+0.39%)

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point N/A
2nd Resistance Point 1,277.7
1st Resistance Point 1,277.5
Last Price 1,277.3s
1st Support Level 1,276.9
2nd Support Level 1,276.5
3rd Support Level N/A

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52-Week High 1,392.3
Fibonacci 61.8% 1,306.3
Fibonacci 50% 1,279.7
Last Price 1,277.3s
Fibonacci 38.2% 1,253.1
52-Week Low 1,167.1

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