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Gold Apr '26 (GCJ26)

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Gold Futures Market News and Commentary

Dollar Gains as FOMC Holds Interest Rates Steady

The dollar index (DXY00) rose by +0.29% on Wednesday, rebounding from Tuesday's nearly 4-year low.  The weakness in the yen supported gains in the dollar on Wednesday after Treasury Secretary Bessent said the US "absolutely not" intervening in the currency market to support the yen.  The dollar maintained its gains after the FOMC kept interest rates unchanged and Fed Chair Powell signaled the Fed was on hold for the foreseeable future.

As expected, the FOMC voted 10-2 to keep the fed funds target range unchanged at 3.50%-3.75%. The post-FOMC statement said economic activity has been expanding at a solid pace and inflation remains somewhat elevated.  The FOMC also said, "job gains have remained low, and the unemployment rate has shown some signs of stabilization," and dropped language from the prior meeting that said downside risks to employment have increased. 

Fed Chair Powell said the Fed is well-positioned and can afford to wait for incoming data before making its nex... 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
$26,998/24,544
First Notice Date
03/31/26 (62 days)
Expiration Date
04/28/26 (90 days)

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Jan 20, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
85,869 (+2,487)
375,558 (-4,930)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
295,772 (-411)
51,002 (+6,057)
Producers - Long / Short
18,731 (+4,733)
61,020 (-4,143)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
29,522 (-1,644)
276,922 (-185)
Managed Money - Long / Short
163,668 (+4,843)
26,224 (+2,144)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
132,104 (-5,254)
24,778 (+3,913)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
4,317.6 +25.52%
on 12/31/25
5,429.7 -0.19%
on 01/28/26
+833.9 (+18.18%)
since 12/26/25
3-Month
3,993.2 +35.72%
on 10/30/25
5,429.7 -0.19%
on 01/28/26
+1,375.9 (+34.03%)
since 10/28/25
52-Week
2,936.1 +84.59%
on 01/29/25
5,429.7 -0.19%
on 01/28/26
+2,477.2 (+84.19%)
since 01/28/25

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Dollar Gains as FOMC Holds Interest Rates Steady

The dollar index (DXY00 ) rose by +0.29% on Wednesday, rebounding from Tuesday's nearly 4-year low. The weakness in the yen supported gains in the dollar on Wednesday after Treasury Secretary Bessent...

DXY00 : 96.347 (+0.14%)
GCG26 : 5,303.6s (+4.35%)
SIH26 : 113.534s (+7.15%)
^USDJPY : 153.410 (unch)
^EURUSD : 1.19558 (+0.01%)
Gold to $10,000 and Silver to $150: My Wild, Or Perhaps Not-So-Wild 2026 Gold and Silver Price Predictions

Based on the unexpected moves in gold and silver over the past year, here’s what could come next.

$DXY : 96.35 (+0.14%)
SIH26 : 113.534s (+7.15%)
GCJ26 : 5,340.2s (+4.29%)
DXH26 : 96.274s (+0.23%)
SIH26 : 113.534s (+7.15%)
This Gold and Silver Stock Is Up 2,369% Over the Past Year

Hycroft Mining (HYMC) operates one of the world’s largest gold and silver deposits in Nevada. HYMC has surged 2,369% over the past year, recently hitting a 3-year high of $58.73. The stock maintains...

HYMC : 51.69 (-5.76%)
Global Margin Call? What Japanese Bond Yields, Gold & Silver Prices, and the US Dollar Collapse Can Tell Us Now

Here’s how our senior market strategist is positioning as historical asset relationships start to flash warning signs for investors.

$DXY : 96.35 (+0.14%)
SIH26 : 113.534s (+7.15%)
GCG26 : 5,303.6s (+4.35%)
Dollar Stabilizes Ahead of Today's FOMC Decision

The dollar index (DXY00 ) is up +0.29% today, rebounding from Tuesday's nearly 4-year low. Weakness in the yen is supporting gains in the dollar today after Treasury Secretary Bessent said the US "absolutely...

DXY00 : 96.347 (+0.14%)
GCG26 : 5,303.6s (+4.35%)
SIH26 : 113.534s (+7.15%)
^USDJPY : 153.410 (unch)
^EURUSD : 1.19558 (+0.01%)
Why the Current Silver Mania Is So Wild, and How I'm Playing It

Silver prices can always go higher, but the risk involved with chasing the rally here is great.

SIH26 : 113.534s (+7.15%)
SLV : 105.60 (+3.95%)
Gold & Silver Explode Overnight! How Hard is it to Sell Physical Silver?

Gold and silver rise overnight as Phil Streible breaks down how physical silver trades in today’s market on Metals Minute. Tune in before the bell.

What to Expect on Fed Wednesday

While Chairman Powell is expected to announce the Fed fund rate stays unchanged later Wednesday, other markets indicate what the rest of the world thinks of the US situation.

$DXY : 96.35 (+0.14%)
ZCH26 : 430-0s (+0.82%)
ZWH26 : 536-0s (+2.44%)
SIH26 : 113.534s (+7.15%)
GCG26 : 5,303.6s (+4.35%)
ZSH26 : 1075-0s (+0.73%)
Dollar Sinks on US Fiscal and Political Risks

The dollar index (DXY00 ) tumbled to a nearly 4-year low on Tuesday and finished down by -0.86%. The dollar retreated on Tuesday and has continued to be undercut as foreign investors pull capital from...

DXY00 : 96.347 (+0.14%)
GCG26 : 5,303.6s (+4.35%)
SIH26 : 113.534s (+7.15%)
^USDJPY : 153.410 (unch)
^EURUSD : 1.19558 (+0.01%)
Volatility Skew is Sending a Very Clear Message About Newmont’s (NEM) Golden Rally

With gold and silver soaring on blistering demand, it’s tempting to jump aboard with NEM stock. Here’s what you need to know before taking the plunge.

NEM : 131.95 (+3.90%)

Barchart Trading Guide

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Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 5,404.9
2nd Resistance Point 5,317.3
1st Resistance Point 5,219.0
Last Price 5,340.2s
1st Support Level 5,033.1
2nd Support Level 4,945.5
3rd Support Level 4,847.2

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52-Week High 5,429.7
Last Price 5,340.2s
Fibonacci 61.8% 4,477.1
Fibonacci 50% 4,182.9
Fibonacci 38.2% 3,888.7
52-Week Low 2,936.1

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