Gold Micro Dec '25 (GRZ25)
Gold Micro Futures Market News and Commentary
The dollar index (DXY00) on Wednesday fell by -0.71% and posted a 4-week low.  The dollar plummeted on Wednesday after the US and Iran agreed to a ceasefire, curbing safe-haven demand for the dollar. Also, Wednesday's surge in equity markets reduced liquidity demand for the dollar. In addition, sharply lower T-note yields on Wednesday have weakened the dollar's interest rate differentials.Â
The minutes of the March 17-18 FOMC meeting were neutral for the dollar. The minutes stated that "The vast majority of participants judged that upside risks to inflation and downside risks to employment were elevated, and the majority of participants noted that these risks had increased with developments in the Middle East."
Swaps markets are discounting the odds at 1% for a +25 bp rate hike at the April 28-29 FOMC meeting.
The dollar continues to be undercut by a poor outlook for interest rate differentials, with the FOMC expected to cut interest rates by at least -25 bp in... Read more
Barchart Wed Apr 8, 2:34PM CDT
The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday fell by -0.71% and posted a 4-week low. The dollar plummeted on Wednesday after the US and Iran agreed to a ceasefire,...
Barchart Wed Apr 8, 9:37AM CDT
The dollar index (DXY00 ) is sharply lower today by 1.13% at a 4-week low. The dollar is plummeting today after the US and Iran agreed to a ceasefire,...
Blue Line Futures Wed Apr 8, 8:14AM CDT
Gold and silver move higher overnight as markets assess the next direction, with Phil Streible breaking down the metals setup and key levels in focus on...
Barchart Tue Apr 7, 2:32PM CDT
The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday fell by -0.11%. The dollar was under pressure on Tuesday on concerns that the lingering Iran war could lead to a...
Barchart Tue Apr 7, 2:00PM CDT
Silver’s price virtually halved from the high on January 29, 2026, to the low on March 23, 2026. While silver futures have bounced over $10 from the...
Barchart Tue Apr 7, 1:45PM CDT
What is going on with safe-haven demand for gold and silver, and where the precious metals could be trading in the next few weeks and months.
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Bristol-Myers Squibb is approaching its first-quarter earnings release this month, and Wall Street is forecasting a double-digit percentage fall in earnings....
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Albemarle is set to report its Q1 results next month, and analysts are projecting its EPS will climb in triple-digits.
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Cognizant Technology is prepared to deliver its first-quarter results this month, with analysts predicting a single-digit earnings growth.
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Prudential Financial is gearing up to report its FY2026 first-quarter results, and analysts are anticipating a modest, single-digit increase in profits....
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Live cattle futures saw gains of a nickel in August to $1.30 in some deferred contracts on Wednesday. Open interest was down 3,079 contracts. Cash trade...
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Wheat is kicking off Thursday trade with contract higher across the three markets. The wheat complex was under pressure on Wednesday as money was coming...
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Lean hog futures were weaker on Wednesday, as contracts closed with losses of a dime in some deferreds to $2.40 in June. USDA’s national base hog price...
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Corn price action is up 1 to 2 ½ cents in the front months on Thursday morning. Futures saw some buying off the early overnight lows, but still managed...
