Gold Micro Dec '25 (GRZ25)
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.
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
And that's just the beginning.
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...
Barchart · Wed Apr 29, 10:41PM CDT
As QUALCOMM has considerably underperformed the broader market over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a cautious outlook about the stock’s...
Barchart · Wed Apr 29, 9:51PM CDT
General Motors has considerably outperformed the S&P 500 over the past year, and Wall Street analysts maintain a moderately optimistic outlook about the...
Barchart · Wed Apr 29, 6:30PM CDT
Coca-Cola made “boring” blue chips look interesting again, with solid top-line growth, a rising stock, and steady strength quietly turning into market...
Barchart · Wed Apr 29, 6:30PM CDT
Ives and his team have a price target of $225 for Oracle.
Barchart · Wed Apr 29, 5:05PM CDT
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,...
Barchart · Wed Apr 29, 5:05PM CDT
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...
Barchart · Wed Apr 29, 5:05PM CDT
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...
Barchart · Wed Apr 29, 5:05PM CDT
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...
