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Gold Mini Apr '26 (QOJ26)

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Gold Mini Futures Market News and Commentary

Dollar Pressured by US Government Shutdown Concerns

The dollar index (DXY00) on Thursday fell by -0.14%.  The dollar moved lower on Thursday amid concerns about a potential US government shutdown this weekend, and renewed US-Iran tensions are weighing on the dollar.  Also, Thursday’s news showing the US Nov trade deficit rose more than expected to a four-month high was also bearish for the dollar. 

The dollar recovered from its worst levels on Thursday as short covering emerged on signs that a deal to fund the government was close at hand.  Senate Majority Leader Thune said an emerging deal would put the Department of Homeland Security on temporary stopgap funding while other agencies would get funding through September 30.  Also, Thursday’s news that showed Nov factory orders posted their biggest increase in six months was supportive for the dollar.

US weekly initial unemployment claims fell -1,000 to 209,000, showing a slightly weaker labor market than expectations of 205,000.  However, continuing claims fell -38,000 to... Read more

Contract Specifications

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Contract
E-Mini Gold
Contract Size
50 fine troy ounces
Tick Size
0.25 (25 cents) per troy ounce ($12.50 per contract)
Trading Hours
5:00p.m. - 4:00p.m. (Sun-Fri) (Settles 12:30p.m.) CST
Exchange
COMEX
Point Value
$50
Margin/Maintenance
$13,200/12,000
First Notice Date
04/28/26 (89 days)
Expiration Date
04/28/26 (89 days)

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Gold Mini Apr '26
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Apr Contracts
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
4,318.25 +25.65%
on 12/31/25
5,625.00 -3.54%
on 01/29/26
+1,050.30 (+24.00%)
since 12/29/25
3-Month
4,009.75 +35.32%
on 10/30/25
5,625.00 -3.54%
on 01/29/26
+1,363.40 (+33.56%)
since 10/29/25
52-Week
2,975.60 +82.35%
on 01/31/25
5,625.00 -3.54%
on 01/29/26
+2,489.90 (+84.80%)
since 01/29/25

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SIH26 : 114.429s (+0.79%)
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GCY00 : 5,371.05 (unch)
SIH26 : 114.429s (+0.79%)
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DXY00 : 96.191 (-0.26%)
GCJ26 : 5,354.8s (+0.27%)
SIH26 : 114.429s (+0.79%)
^USDJPY : 153.021 (-0.05%)
^EURUSD : 1.19701 (-0.01%)
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GCY00 : 5,371.05 (unch)
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DXY00 : 96.191 (-0.26%)
GCJ26 : 5,354.8s (+0.27%)
SIH26 : 114.429s (+0.79%)
^USDJPY : 153.021 (-0.05%)
^EURUSD : 1.19701 (-0.01%)
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$DXY : 96.19 (-0.27%)
SIH26 : 114.429s (+0.79%)
GCJ26 : 5,354.8s (+0.27%)
DXH26 : 96.137s (-0.14%)
SIH26 : 114.429s (+0.79%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 5,722.55
2nd Resistance Point 5,587.90
1st Resistance Point 5,464.05
Last Price 5,354.80s
1st Support Level 5,205.55
2nd Support Level 5,070.90
3rd Support Level 4,947.05

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52-Week High 5,625.00
Last Price 5,354.80s
Fibonacci 61.8% 4,612.93
Fibonacci 50% 4,300.30
Fibonacci 38.2% 3,987.67
52-Week Low 2,975.60

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