Gold Micro Jun '26 (GRM26)
Gold Micro Futures Market News and Commentary
The dollar index (DXY00) on Wednesday rose by +0.27%.  Wednesday’s better-than-expected US economic news on Mar housing starts and Mar core capital goods new orders supported gains in the dollar.  Also, Wednesday’s +6% jump in crude oil prices increases inflation expectations, a hawkish factor for Fed policy, and a positive factor for the dollar.Â
The dollar raced to its highs on Wednesday afternoon after three FOMC members dissented in favor of no easing bias in the FOMC ‘s decision to keep policy unchanged. Also, hawkish comments from Fed Chair Powell support the dollar, as he said a bit of monetary policy restraint is the right place to be.
Heightened US-Iran tensions are boosting demand for the dollar as a safe-haven. The US and Iran are locked in a battle for control of the Strait of Hormuz, with both sides blocking the waterway to gain leverage during an extended ceasefire. The Wall Street Journal reported that President Trump told his aides to prepare for an e... Read more
Barchart · Wed Apr 29, 2:37PM CDT
The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday rose by +0.27%. Wednesday’s better-than-expected US economic news on Mar housing starts and Mar core capital...
Barchart · Wed Apr 29, 9:33AM CDT
The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.24%. Today's better-than-expected US economic news on Mar housing starts and Mar core capital goods new orders...
Barchart · Tue Apr 28, 2:34PM CDT
The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday rose by +0.15%. Tuesday's stock slump boosted liquidity demand for the dollar. Also, higher crude oil prices on Tuesday...
Gold Price Forecast · Tue Apr 28, 10:42AM CDT
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Barchart · Tue Apr 28, 9:36AM CDT
The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.23%. Today's stock slump is boosting liquidity demand for the dollar. Also, higher crude oil prices today...
Barchart · Mon Apr 27, 2:32PM CDT
The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Monday fell by -0.05%. The dollar fell from a 2.5-week high on Monday and finished lower after Axios reported that Iran has...
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Lean hog futures closed Wednesday with contracts up 25 cents to $1.85 higher. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $93.25 on Wednesday afternoon,...
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Cotton futures saw bulls take some money off the table a day ahead of month end, with contracts down 8 to 65 points on Wednesday. The US dollar index was...
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The wheat complex fell off the early session highs on Wednesday, as month end profit taking got off to a day early start. Chicago SRW futures were down...
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Corn futures held on to gains on Wednesday, despite pulling off early highs. Most nearby contracts were fractionally to 2 ½ cents higher, with a few deferreds...
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Live cattle futures closed mixed on Wednesday, with front months rallying with cash. April, which expires on Thursday was up $4.20, with other contracts...
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Soybeans rounded out the Wednesday trade with most contracts up 2 ¼ to 9 ¼ cents, led by the old crop contracts. Some back months were fractionally to...
Barchart · Wed Apr 29, 4:00PM CDT
POET Technologies is down nearly 50% from its highs as Marvell canceled orders. Should you buy POET now?
Barchart · Wed Apr 29, 3:54PM CDT
Spirit's year‑to‑date surge is driven almost entirely by Trump's public comments about a potential government bailout, but the airline remains in its...
