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GOLD CONTINUES TO PLUNGE - MARGIN PRESSURE AND A MID-TERM STRUCTURAL TURNING POINT
CME Group announced on Saturday that it would raise margin requirements for metals contracts, with the changes taking effect after the market close on Monday. Margin for COMEX gold futures (1 ounce) will be increased from 6% to 8%, while COMEX silver 5000 (SI) will rise to 15% from 11%. Platinum and palladium futures will also see higher margin requirements.
Gold Drops Sharply Surprise Crash or Saw It Coming?
Gold prices reversed sharply on Thursday after an extended overheating rally, triggering the steepest intraday drop on record for the precious metal. In less than an hour, gold plunged by nearly USD 400/oz to around USD 5,098/oz, before the day’s decline widened to as much as USD 500/oz coming right after it had set a fresh peak near the USD 5,600/oz area.
GOLD EXTENDS ITS RALLY ABOVE $5,200/oz AS THE U.S. DOLLAR FALLS TO A FOUR-YEAR LOW
Gold prices continued to rally and, for the first time, broke above the $5,200/oz mark in Wednesday’s session, extending their surge after the precious metal jumped more than 3% in the previous session. The move has been driven primarily by a sharp decline in the U.S. dollar, as prolonged geopolitical uncertainty persists and global markets remain cautious ahead of the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decision.
GOLD SHATTERS THE $5,000/oz MILESTONE – DOES THE WAVE STRUCTURE OPEN THE DOOR TO $5,500?
Gold has officially climbed above the key $5,000/oz level for the first time in early-week trading, marking a new historic milestone for the precious metals market. The rally is staying strong as safe-haven money continues to lead the market, driven by geopolitical tensions, a loss of confidence in U.S. assets, and a more relaxed global money policy environment.
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GOLD SHARPLY DROPS. REVERSAL OR JUST A TECHNICAL PAUSE?
Gold saw a sharp correction on Wednesday, pulling back deeply from its record high after U.S. President Donald Trump softened his tone and walked back some of his toughest remarks regarding Greenland.
GOLD SURGES SHARPLY, NEARING USD 4,900/oz. What Comes Next?
Gold prices continued to surprise the market, surging sharply and pushing close to the $4,900/oz mark in Wednesday’s session to set a brand-new all-time high. The rally comes as geopolitical tensions surrounding Greenland flare up again, while the risk of renewed U.S.–Europe trade frictions drives investors toward safe-haven assets.
GOLD HITS A NEW PEAK AT $4,600/OZ - IS A $5,000 CYCLE NOW UNFOLDING?
Gold surged sharply in early-week Asian trading, officially setting a new all-time high around $4,600/oz. The move comes as global geopolitical risks intensify, U.S. economic data weakens, and political pressure on the Federal Reserve (Fed) increases creating a supportive backdrop for safe-haven flows to continue pouring into precious metals.