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Gold Aug '26 (GCQ26)

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Gold Futures Market News and Commentary

Dollar Slips as Crude Oil Prices and T-Note Yields Fall

The dollar index (DXY00) fell from a 1-month high on Tuesday, finishing down -0.14%.  The dollar gave up an early advance on Tuesday and moved lower on an unexpected decline in July consumer confidence.  Also, Tuesday’s -4% plunge in WTI crude oil to a 1-week low has lowered inflation expectations that could prompt the Fed to pursue easier monetary policy, a negative factor for the dollar.  In addition, lower T-note yields on Tuesday weakened the dollar’s interest rate differentials.

Losses in the dollar were limited amid some mild short covering ahead of the 2-day FOMC meeting that began on Tuesday.  The dollar is also supported by some safe-haven demand amid heightened tensions in the Middle East.   

The US May S&P composite-20 home price index rose +1.6% y/y, stronger than expectations of +1.3% y/y and the largest increase in 10 months.

The Conference Board US Jul consumer confidence index unexpectedly fell by -1.4 to 90.8, weaker than expectations of an increas... 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
$22,256/20,233
First Notice Date
07/31/26 (3 days)
Expiration Date
08/27/26 (30 days)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Jul 21, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
80,457 (+818)
293,656 (-771)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
224,785 (-2,525)
40,875 (+247)
Producers - Long / Short
15,561 (-279)
34,882 (-107)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
24,959 (-218)
218,837 (-1,979)
Managed Money - Long / Short
141,487 (+4,582)
16,656 (+530)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
83,298 (-7,107)
24,219 (-283)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
3,955.4 +1.75%
on 06/30/26
4,215.5 -4.53%
on 07/06/26
-14.3 (-0.35%)
since 06/29/26
3-Month
3,955.4 +1.75%
on 06/30/26
4,819.1 -16.49%
on 05/12/26
-571.0 (-12.42%)
since 04/29/26
52-Week
3,441.5 +16.94%
on 08/01/25
5,706.0 -29.47%
on 01/29/26
+544.3 (+15.64%)
since 07/29/25

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Dollar Slips as Crude Oil Prices and T-Note Yields Fall

The dollar index (DXY00 ) fell from a 1-month high on Tuesday, finishing down -0.14%. The dollar gave up an early advance on Tuesday and moved lower on an unexpected decline in July consumer confidence....

DXY00 : 101.295 (-0.12%)
GCQ26 : 4,025.1 (-0.34%)
SIU26 : 57.695 (+0.29%)
^USDJPY : 163.587 (-0.17%)
^EURUSD : 1.13999 (+0.12%)
Dollar Turns Lower After US Consumer Confidence Unexpectedly Declines

The dollar index (DXY00 ) fell from a 1-month high today and is down by -0.04%. The dollar gave up an early advance today and moved slightly lower on an unexpected decline in July consumer confidence....

DXY00 : 101.295 (-0.12%)
GCQ26 : 4,025.1 (-0.34%)
SIU26 : 57.695 (+0.29%)
^USDJPY : 163.587 (-0.17%)
^EURUSD : 1.13999 (+0.12%)
Gold & Silver Under Pressure as Asia Tech Drops | Key Levels to Watch | Metals Minute Phil Streible

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Dollar Gains on US Economic Strength

The dollar index (DXY00 ) rose by +0.06% on Monday. The dollar found support from Monday's US economic news, which showed that new capital goods nondefense, ex-aircraft and parts orders rose more than...

DXY00 : 101.295 (-0.12%)
GCQ26 : 4,025.1 (-0.34%)
SIU26 : 57.695 (+0.29%)
^USDJPY : 163.587 (-0.17%)
^EURUSD : 1.13999 (+0.12%)
Dollar Pressured by Weakness in Crude Oil

The dollar index (DXY00 ) is down by -0.02% today. The dollar index is under slight pressure as an easing of tensions in the Middle East has curbed safe-haven demand for the currency after the US and...

DXY00 : 101.295 (-0.12%)
GCQ26 : 4,025.1 (-0.34%)
SIU26 : 57.695 (+0.29%)
^USDJPY : 163.587 (-0.17%)
^EURUSD : 1.13999 (+0.12%)
Gold & Oil: The Chart Knew First

Oil topped BEFORE the bombing stopped - how come?

What Do Monday Morning's Markets Bring to Mind?

If I told you a look at the quote screen early Monday morning brought to mind The Bangles, Bad Bets, Train Wrecks, and The Red Wedding, would you be intrigued?

GCQ26 : 4,025.1 (-0.34%)
ZCZ26 : 481-0 (+0.10%)
ZWU26 : 669-2 (+1.02%)
ZSX26 : 1215-6 (-0.35%)
QAU26 : 87.71 (+4.30%)
KEU26 : 735-2 (+1.24%)
Retail Dip Buying in Silver Surges! Key Levels In Gold | Navigating the Week Ahead | Metals Minute Phil Streible

Dive into today's market action with the Blue Line Futures Metals Minute! (Episode 709)

Dollar Little Changed as Oil Prices Fall Back

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday ended the day little changed. The dollar index was undercut as oil prices fell back by about -3%. Also, the 10-year T-note yield fell -1.8 bp after posting a new 1.5-year...

DXY00 : 101.295 (-0.12%)
GCQ26 : 4,025.1 (-0.34%)
SIU26 : 57.695 (+0.29%)
^USDJPY : 163.587 (-0.17%)
^EURUSD : 1.13999 (+0.12%)
Dollar Little Changed as Oil Prices Fall Back

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is unchanged. The dollar index is being undercut today as oil prices fell back by about -3%. Also, the 10-year T-note yield is down by about -3 bp after posting a new...

DXY00 : 101.295 (-0.12%)
GCQ26 : 4,025.1 (-0.34%)
SIU26 : 57.695 (+0.29%)
^USDJPY : 163.587 (-0.17%)
^EURUSD : 1.13999 (+0.12%)

Barchart Trading Guide

The Barchart Trading Guide is a Sell Signal with a Weak Signal Strength.

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 4,153.8
2nd Resistance Point 4,119.8
1st Resistance Point 4,079.2
Last Price 4,024.4
1st Support Level 4,004.6
2nd Support Level 3,970.6
3rd Support Level 3,930.0

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52-Week High 5,706.0
Fibonacci 61.8% 4,841.0
Fibonacci 50% 4,573.8
Fibonacci 38.2% 4,306.5
Last Price 4,024.4
52-Week Low 3,441.5

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