Gold, Yields, and the Fed: How Monetary Policy Drives Markets
Few forces shape global markets more than U.S. monetary policy. The Federal Reserve’s dual mandate, maximum employment and 2% inflation is the anchor for its decisions. For traders, understanding how these objectives translate into interest rate changes is critical for positioning in gold futures a
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Gold Surge: Preparing for a Possible Pullback at Supply ZoneThroughout August, gold has steadily risen in value, experiencing only minor retracements along the way. Currently, the price is approaching a significant daily supply zone, situated at the top of the market. Recent data indicates that non-commercial traders have been increasing their short position
Dipping my toes with 1-Ounce Gold Futures CME in 2025 launched a new futures instrument called 1-Ounce gold.
Day trading margin requirement is $16.5 and overnight trading margin requirement is $165.
This has been a great way to start trading in live markets with low capital requirements.
1OZ price action closely mirrors GC gold futures so
Gold Futures (GC1!) UpdateCurrent Price: ~$3,588
Gold recently broke out to new highs but is now pulling back after a sharp rally.
✅ Bullish Case
* Trend is still strong overall (higher highs & higher lows).
* If price holds above $3,550–$3,570, bulls may push for a retest of $3,620–$3,650.
❌ Bearish Case
*If gold b
Gold Futures | New Month Setup – ATH on Deck?Price has been bullish all week with no significant pullbacks. Now as we step into a new month, Gold is pressing toward the previous All Time High (green line).
Key Notes:
Market left behind a bullish H4 FVG that could serve as a retracement zone.
With Labor Day Monday (early close for NY), setup
Basic Trading: Marking Support and Resistance In this lesson, I walk through the basics of how I mark support and resistance levels on my charts. These key zones highlight areas where price has reacted multiple times, creating strong consolidation. Within these zones, there’s often opportunity to capture moves as the market ranges and builds mo
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A representation of what an asset is worth today and what the market thinks it will be worth in the future.
Frequently Asked Questions
The current price of 1-Ounce Gold Futures (Apr 2026) is 3,690.00 USD — it has risen 1.21% in the past 24 hours. Watch 1-Ounce Gold Futures (Apr 2026) price in more detail on the chart.
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The nearest expiration date for 1-Ounce Gold Futures (Apr 2026) is Mar 27, 2026.
Traders prefer to sell futures contracts when they've already made money on the investment, but still have plenty of time left before the expiration date. Thus, many consider it a good option to sell 1-Ounce Gold Futures (Apr 2026) before Mar 27, 2026.
Open interest is the number of contracts held by traders in active positions — they're not closed or expired. For 1-Ounce Gold Futures (Apr 2026) this number is 0.00. You can use it to track a prevailing market trend and adjust your own strategy: declining open interest for 1-Ounce Gold Futures (Apr 2026) shows that traders are closing their positions, which means a weakening trend.
Buying or selling futures contracts depends on many factors: season, underlying commodity, your own trading strategy. So mostly it's up to you, but if you look for some certain calculations to take into account, you can study technical analysis for 1-Ounce Gold Futures (Apr 2026). Today its technical rating is strong buy, but remember that market conditions change all the time, so it's always crucial to do your own research. See more of 1-Ounce Gold Futures (Apr 2026) technicals for a more comprehensive analysis.