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Update: Gold Lower Even as the Dollar Falls Ahead of This Week's U.S. Interest Rate Decision

(Updates prices.)Gold prices were down midafternoon Monday, remaining rangebound even as the dollar fell ahead of the Wednesday interest-rate announcement from the Federal Reserve.Gold for June delivery was last seen down US$42.60 to US$4,698.30 per ounce, remaining within the US$200 range it has been stuck in since the start of the war on Iran, as high oil prices raise concerns over higher inflation and threaten to boost interest rates.The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) will make its latest interest-rate decision at the Wednesday afternoon end to its two-day meeting. The CME FedWatch Tool sees a 100% probability the group will leave rates unchanged."Gold remains stuck in neutral within a broad USD 200 range around USD 4,750, with most intraday price action dictated by energy prices and the ebb and flow of headlines from the White House and the Middle East. The FOMC is widely expected to leave rates unchanged on Wednesday," Saxo Bank noted.The dollar was lower, with the ICE dollar index last seen down 0.09 points to 98.44. Treasury yields rose, with the yield on the two-year note up 2.1 basis points to 3.812%, while the 10-year note was paying 4.342%, up 3.5 points.

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Gold Eases Early Even as the Dollar Falls Ahead of This Week's U.S. Interest Rate Decision

Gold prices eased early on Monday, remaining rangebound even as the dollar fell ahead of the Wednesday interest-rate announcement from the Federal Reserve.Gold for June delivery was last seen down US$26.50 to US$4,714.40 per ounce, remaining within the US$200 range it has been stuck in since the start of the war on Iran, as high oil prices raise concerns over higher inflation and threaten to boost interest rates.The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) will make its latest interest-rate decision at the Wednesday afternoon end to its two-day meeting. The CME FedWatch Tool sees a 100% probability the group will leave rates unchanged."Gold remains stuck in neutral within a broad USD 200 range around USD 4,750, with most intraday price action dictated by energy prices and the ebb and flow of headlines from the White House and the Middle East. The FOMC is widely expected to leave rates unchanged on Wednesday," Saxo Bank noted.The dollar was lower early, with the ICE dollar index last seen down 0.28 points to 98.26. Treasury yields rose, with the yield on the two-year note up 1.0 basis points to 3.801%, while the 10-year note was paying 4.321%, up 1.3 points.

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Exchange-Traded Funds Down, Equity Futures Mixed Pre-Bell Monday Amid Hormuz Uncertainty, Corporate Earnings

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was down 0.1%, and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) was 0.2% lower in Monday's premarket activity amid uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz reopening and corporate earnings for the prior quarter.US stock futures were mixed, with the S&P 500 Index futures down by 0.01%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipping 0.1%, and Nasdaq futures gaining 0.1% before the start of regular trading.The Dallas Federal Reserve manufacturing survey for April will be released at 10:30 am ET.In premarket activity, bitcoin was down by 0.6%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 0.1% higher, Ether ETF (EETH) retreated 0.02%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) declined by 0.02%.Power Play:Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) declined by 0.1%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was up 0.7%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) slipped 1.1%. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was flat.Organon (OGN) stock was up more than 16% premarket after the company agreed to be acquired by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries for $14 per share in an all-cash deal with an enterprise valuation of $11.75 billion.Winners and Losers:ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was down 0.1%, and the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was up 0.2%. The iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) declined by 0.2%. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) lost 0.2%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) was 0.3% lower.Domino's Pizza (DPZ) shares were down more than 4% pre-bell after the company reported lower-than-expected fiscal Q1 earnings and revenue.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) advanced by 0.2%, the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 0.4% higher, and the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was up 0.5%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) gained by 0.6%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) rose by 0.5%.Tower Semiconductor (TSEM) shares were up more than 4% in Monday's premarket activity after the company and Axiro Semiconductor said that Axiro's Ku- and X-band radar beamforming integrated circuits are now ready for deployment in critical defense systems.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) advanced 0.02%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) gained 0.4% and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was flat.Joby Aviation (JOBY) stock was up more than 3% before the opening bell after the company said it completed the first point-to-point electric vertical takeoff and landing passenger flights in New York.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) retreated by 0.1%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was down 0.4%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 0.3% higher.HBT Financial (HBT) shares were up more than 1% pre-bell after the company reported higher Q1 adjusted earnings and operating revenue.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) gained 0.02%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was up by 0.5%.TotalEnergies (TTE) stock was up more than 1% before the opening bell after news reports that the company is running its Gonfreville, France, site at its full capacity to maintain the supply of oil to the domestic market.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil advanced by 0.7% to $95.07 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas gained by 1% to reach $2.67 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) increased by 0.9%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 3.7% higher.Gold futures for May were down by 0.4% at $4,720.60 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures retreated by 0.8% to $76.36 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was 0.3% lower, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) fell by 0.4%.

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Update: Gold Steady as the Dollar Eases on a Report Iran is Ready to Resume Talks With the U.S.

(Updates prices.)Gold was steady early on Friday as the dollar and yields eased following a report that Iran is ready to resume negotiations with the United States to end the war.Gold for May delivery was last seen up US$12.80 to US$4,76.80 per ounce.Bloomberg News reported Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and a team of negotiators are expected to arrive in Islamabad late on Friday. The Wall Street Journal said U.S negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will travel the Pakistan capital for the talks.A deal between the two nations would likely lower oil prices and ease fears the supply shock that followed the closure of the Strait of Hormuz would hike inflation and force central banks to raise interest rates. The threat of higher rates has pushed investors to the dollar and bonds, leaving gold rangebound. The metal has traded within a US$200 band since the start of the conflict.The dollar was lower, with the ICE dollar index last seen down 0.2 points to 98.57. Treasury yields were down, with the yield on the U.S. two-year note down 5.7 basis points to 3.789%, while the 10-year note was paying 4.312%, down 1.6 points.

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Exchange-Traded Funds Rise, Equity Futures Mixed Pre-Bell as Traders Assess Tech Earnings Amid Global Uncertainty

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was up 0.4% and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) was 1.3% higher in Friday's premarket activity as investors assess technology companies' earnings while global uncertainty persists amid the Middle East conflict.US stock futures were mixed, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.4%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipping 0.1%, and Nasdaq futures gaining 1.3% before the start of regular trading.The University of Michigan consumer sentiment report for the current month is scheduled to be released at 10 am ET, while the weekly Baker Hughes domestic oil-and-gas rig count is due at 1 pm ET.In premarket activity, bitcoin was up by 0.7%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 0.6% higher, Ether ETF (EETH) advanced 0.6%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) declined by 0.02%.Power Play:Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) retreated by 0.5%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was down 0.1%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) was 0.1% lower. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was 0.5% higher.Organon (OGN) shares were up 29% in Friday's premarket activity, a day after a media report that India's Sun Pharmaceutical Industries was planning a $13 billion bid for Organon.Winners and Losers:TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) advanced by 2.1%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 1.7% higher, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was up 2.3%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) was 4.2% higher, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) rose by 4.1%.Intel (INTC) stock was 28% higher pre-bell Friday after the company reported overnight higher fiscal Q1 adjusted earnings and revenue in addition to providing fiscal Q2 outlook that surpassed analyst estimates.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was down 0.1% and the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was up 0.1%. The iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was 0.04% higher and the State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) gained 0.8%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) and the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) were flat.Coursera (COUR) stock was 16% lower before the opening bell on Friday after the company reported overnight lower Q1 non-GAAP earnings that also trailed analysts' estimates.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) slipped 0.4%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was down 0.9%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 1.1% higher.Hartford Insurance Group (HIG) shares were down 4.4% before Friday's bell, a day after the company posted lower-than-expected Q1 core earnings and revenue.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) retreated by 1%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was down by 1.1%.SLB (SLB) shares were down 3.7% before Friday's bell after the company posted lower Q1 adjusted earnings.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) retreated by 0.7%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) was 0.2% lower and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was flat.Norfolk Southern (NSC) shares were down 1.1% before the opening bell Friday after the company reported lower Q1 adjusted EPS.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil retreated by 1.3% to $94.63 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas declined by 2.4% to $2.70 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) decreased by 1.4%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 1.7% lower.Gold futures for May were down by 0.1% at $4,721.50 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures gained by 0.9% to reach $76.17 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was 0.4% higher, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) advanced by 0.5%.

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Gold Steady as the Dollar Eases on a Report Iran is Ready to Resume Talks With the U.S.

Gold was steady early on Friday as the dollar and yields eased following a report that Iran is ready to resume negotiations with the United States to end the war.Gold for May delivery was last seen up US$0.10 to US$4,724.10 per ounce.Bloomberg News reported Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and a team of negotiators are expected to arrive in Islamabad late on Friday for talks with a U.S. delegation already in place.A deal between the two nations would likely lower oil prices and ease fears the supply shock that followed the closure of the Strait of Hormuz would hike inflation and force central banks to raise interest rates. The threat of higher rates has pushed investors to the dollar and bonds, leaving gold rangebound. The metal has traded within a US$200 band since the start of the conflict.The dollar was lower early, with the ICE dollar index last seen down 0.12 points to 98.64. Treasury yields were little changed, with the yield on the U.S. two-year note down 0.6 basis points to 3.84%, while the 10-year note was paying 4.328%, down 0.3 points.

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Update: Gold Steadies Early Along With the Dollar and Yields

(Updates prices.)Gold prices were lower midafternoon on Thursday, remaining rangebound amid concerns high oil prices will push up inflation and force hikes to interest rates.Gold for June delivery was last seen down US$34.00 to US$4,719.00 per ounce.Gold has traded within a US$200 range since the start of the month despite the geopolitical turmoil that followed the Feb.28 start to the war on Iran. While the metal has a reputation as a store of value in turbulent times, traders have instead turned to bonds and the dollar to fend off the threat of higher interest rates as surging oil prices push inflation higher, keeping the metal rangebound."After a deep decline in March, April has been about stabilization for gold. While we get the sense that investors remain tactical, the tone of our conversations has been one of optimism. The all-time highs looked to many in the institutional space as overstretched, speculative, and perhaps overleveraged. After the decline and weakness last month, the view is that gold is closer to its fundamentals (i.e., macro-drivers plus uncertainty) than previously," Christopher Louney, a gold and natural gas strategist at RBC Capital Markets, wrote.The dollar rose, with the ICE dollar index last seen up 0.32 points to 98.91. Treasury yields also rose, with the yield on the U.S. two-year note last seen at 3.848%, up 4.2 basis points, while the 10-year note was paying 4.344%, up 3.7 points.

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Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Lower Pre-Bell Thursday Amid Stalled US-Iran Talks

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was down 0.1%, and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) was 0.2% lower in Thursday's premarket activity as talks between the US and Iran stalled amid a continued blockage of the Strait of Hormuz.US stock futures were also lower, with S&P 500 Index futures down 0.4%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipping 0.6%, and Nasdaq futures retreating 0.4% before the start of regular trading.US initial jobless claims totaled 214,000, compared with expectations of 210,000 and a prior reading of 208,000.The Chicago Federal Reserve Bank's monthly National Activity Index fell to a reading of minus 0.20 in March from 0.03 in February, compared with expectations for a smaller decrease to minus 0.13 in survey of analysts compiled by Bloomberg as of 7:35 am ET.S&P Global flash estimates of manufacturing and services conditions for April will be released at 9:45 am ET, followed by weekly natural gas stocks at 10:30 am ET.The Kansas City Fed's manufacturing reading for April will be released at 11 am ET.In premarket activity, bitcoin was down by 1.6%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 1.7% lower, Ether ETF (EETH) retreated by 3.3%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) declined by 0.02%.Power Play:EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) gained 0.03%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was up by 0.4%.Helix Energy Solutions (HLX) stock was up more than 8% before the opening bell after the company agreed to merge with Hornbeck Offshore Services in an all-stock deal to form an integrated offshore services company.Winners and Losers:Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) retreated by 0.04%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was down 0.3%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) was inactive. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) declined by 1.2%.Sanofi (SNY) stock was up more than 3% premarket after the company reported higher Q1 adjusted earnings and sales.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) advanced 0.2%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up 0.4%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 0.1% lower.KB Financial Group (KB) shares were up more than 2% pre-bell after the company reported higher Q1 earnings and revenue.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) advanced 0.04%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) gained 0.7% and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was down 0.4%.Union Pacific (UNP) stock was up more than 2% before the opening bell after the company reported Q1 earnings and operating revenue.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was up 0.1% and the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was down 0.3%. The iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was inactive. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) lost 0.5%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) and the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) were inactive.Tesla (TSLA) shares were down more than 2% pre-bell after the company overnight reported Q1 results, with investors focused on its outsized capital expenditure outlook.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) advanced by 0.4%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was flat, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was down 0.9%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) was 0.04% higher, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) rose by 0.9%.Intel (INTC) shares were up more than 1% in Thursday's premarket activity after Tesla (TSLA) Chief Executive Elon Musk said he intends to use Intel's upcoming 14A process to make chips at its Terafab advanced artificial intelligence project in Austin, Texas.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil advanced by 0.2% to $93.17 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas gained by 0.1% to reach $2.73 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) increased by 0.1%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 0.4% lower.Gold futures for May were down by 0.4% at $4,734.40 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures retreated by 3.1% to $76.11 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was 0.3% lower, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) fell by 1.8%.

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Gold Steadies Early Along With the Dollar and Yields

Gold prices steadied early on Thursday, remaining rangebound amid concerns high oil prices will push up inflation and force hikes to interest rates.Gold for June delivery was last seen down US$6.20 to US$4,746.80 per ounce.Gold has traded within a US$200 range since the start of the month despite the geopolitical turmoil that followed the Feb.28 start to the war on Iran. While the metal has a reputation as a store of value in turbulent times, traders have instead turned to bonds and the dollar to fend off the threat of higher interest rates as surging oil prices push inflation higher, keeping the metal rangebound."After a deep decline in March, April has been about stabilization for gold. While we get the sense that investors remain tactical, the tone of our conversations has been one of optimism. The all-time highs looked to many in the institutional space as overstretched, speculative, and perhaps overleveraged. After the decline and weakness last month, the view is that gold is closer to its fundamentals (i.e., macro-drivers plus uncertainty) than previously," Christopher Louney, a gold and natural gas strategist at RBC Capital Markets, wrote.The dollar edged higher early, with the ICE dollar index last seen up 0.09 points to 98.68. Treasury yields were little changed, with the yield on the U.S. two-year note last seen at 3.813%, up 0.7 basis points, while the 10-year note was unchanged at 4.307%.

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Update: Gold Trading Higher as the U.S. Extends as Ceasefire for Its War on Iran

(Updates prices.)Gold traded higher midafternoon Wednesday following two losing sessions after the United States extended a ceasefire related to its war on Iran.Gold for June delivery was last seen up US$35.70 to US$4,755.30 per ounce.The rise comes as U.S. President Trump on Tuesday extended a ceasefire due to expire today. The move comes as Iran refused to resume talks to end the war until the U.S. Navy ends a blockade of its ports. While the standoff continues, oil prices remain under US$100 per barrel, lowering fears high oil prices while result in surging inflation and rising interest rates."Gold trades firmer after a two-day decline, as Trump's extension of the ceasefire reduces the immediate risk of military escalation -- and with it the threat of a further inflationary oil price spike -- while also weighing on the dollar," Saxo Bank noted.The dollar edged higher, with the ICE dollar index last seen up 0.15 points to 98.55. Treasury yields were mixed, with the U.S. two-year note last seen paying 3.802%, up 2.3 basis points, while the yield on the 10-year note was down 0.1 points to 4.298%.

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Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Higher Pre-Bell Wednesday Amid Extended US-Iran Ceasefire

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was up 0.6%, and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) was 0.7% higher in Wednesday's premarket activity as US President Donald Trump extended the ceasefire with Iran.US stock futures were also higher, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.6%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures advancing 0.5%, and Nasdaq futures gaining 0.7% before the start of regular trading.US mortgage applications rose 7.9% in the week ended April 17 as lower borrowing costs drove gains in both refinancing and purchase activity, Mortgage Bankers Association data showed Wednesday.The Atlanta Fed Business Inflation Expectations survey for April is scheduled for release at 10 am ET, followed by the weekly EIA domestic petroleum inventories report at 10:30 am ET.In premarket activity, bitcoin was up by 4.3%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 4.5% higher, Ether ETF (EETH) advanced 4.1%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) gained 1.8%.Power Play:IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) advanced 1%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) was up 2% and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was inactive.Target Hospitality (TH) stock was down more than 9% before the opening bell, a day after the company said its selling shareholders priced a secondary offering of 7 million shares at $14 apiece for about $98 million in gross proceeds.Winners and Losers:TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) advanced 1%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 1.2% higher, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was up 1.1%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) increased by 1.8%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) rose by 1.5%.TE Connectivity (TEL) shares were down more than 5% in Wednesday's premarket activity despite the company delivering strong fiscal Q2 results that beat estimates after CEO Terrence Curtin told Reuters that persistent Middle East conflict could force price hikes to offset rising material costs and supply chain disruptions.Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) advanced 0.3%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was up 0.4%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) was flat. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was up 0.7%.Moderna (MRNA) stock was down more than 1% premarket, a day after the company said it administered the initial doses to participants in the US and the UK for a phase 3 clinical trial evaluating its experimental mRNA-1018 pandemic flu vaccine.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) advanced 0.3%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up 1.1%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 0.8% lower.Capital One Financial (COF) shares were down more than 1% pre-bell after the company overnight reported Q1 results that fell short of analyst expectations.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was up 0.1% and the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was 0.4% higher. The iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was flat. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) gained 0.7%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was down 0.1%, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) increased 0.6%.Alibaba Group (BABA) shares were up more than 1% pre-bell after The Information reported the company and Tencent are in talks to invest in DeepSeek, which is seeking funding at a valuation of over $20 billion.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was flat, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was down by 0.1%.NexGen Energy (NXE) stock was up more than 1% before the opening bell after the company said it completed its 2026 winter drill program at the Patterson Corridor East discovery, extending the vertical extent of the high-grade uranium zone by 33% to 550 meters.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil retreated by 0.4% to $89.29 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas declined by 0.8% to $2.67 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) increased by 0.9%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 0.4% higher.Gold futures for May were down by 0.4% at $4,812.10 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures retreated by 1.1% to $79.73 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was 0.4% lower, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) fell by 0.7%.

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Gold Trading Higher as the U.S. Extends as Ceasefire for Its War on Iran

Gold rose early Wednesday following two losing sessions after the United States extended a ceasefire related to its war on Iran.Gold for June delivery was last seen up $48.50 to US$4,768.10 per ounce.The rise comes as U.S. President Trump on Tuesday extended a ceasefire due to expire today. The move comes as Iran refused to resume talks to end the war until the U.S. Navy ends a blockade of its ports. While the standoff continues, oil prices remain under US$100 per barrel, lowering fears high oil prices while result in surging inflation and rising interest rates."Gold trades firmer after a two-day decline, as Trump's extension of the ceasefire reduces the immediate risk of military escalation -- and with it the threat of a further inflationary oil price spike -- while also weighing on the dollar," Saxo Bank noted.Still, the dollar edged higher early, with the ICE dollar index last seen up 0.1 points to 98.50. Treasury yields were mixed, with the U.S. two-year note last seen paying 3.79%, up 1.1 basis points, while the yield on the 10-year note was down 0.9 points to 4.29%.

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Update: Gold Moves Lower Again as Dollar Rises On U.S. Retail Sales Surge and Hopes of An End To Middle East War

(Updates prices.)Gold prices were down a second day midafternoon Tuesday as the dollar rose after U.S. retail sales rose above expectations last month, while talks between the United States and Iran could see an end to the Middle East war that has sent the price of oil and other commodities higher.Gold for May delivery was last seen down US$105.50 to US$4,723.30 per ounce.The U.S. Census Bureau on Tuesday said March retail sales rose by 1.7%, up from a revised 0.7% a month earlier and ahead of the consensus estimate for a rise of 1.5%, according to Marketwatch. The rise was the highest in more than three years, CNN reported, but came on a record jump in gasoline prices due to the U.S. war on Iran.Talks to end the war are expected to begin in Pakistan as a two-week ceasefire is set to end tomorrow. A deal could see an end to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and lower high prices for oil and other commodities trapped in the Persian Gulf. However, Iran has not publicly confirmed it will send negotiators to Pakistan to meet with the United States, though the Wall Street Journal reports Iran has told mediators it will send a team to the talks."Gold is consolidating as traders assess the prospects for renewed US-Iran talks and the approaching ceasefire deadline. Its near-term trajectory remains closely linked to developments in the Middle East, given the potential spillover into inflation expectations, the dollar, bond yields, and US rate outlook," Saxo Bank wrote.The dollar was higher early, with the ICE dollar index was last seen up 0.33 points to 98.43. Treasury yields were also higher, with the yield on the U.S. two-year note up 6.3 basis points to 3.788%, while the yield on the 10-year note was paying 4.297%, up 4.3 points.

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Gold Moves Lower Again as Dollar Rises On U.S. Retail Sales Surge and Hopes of An End To Middle East War

Gold prices fell for a second day early Tuesday as the dollar rose after U.S. retail sales rose above expectations last month, while talks between the United States and Iran could see an end to the Middle East war that has sent the price of oil and other commodities higher.Gold for May delivery was last seen down $21.60 to US$4,807.20 per ounce.The U.S. Census Bureau on Tuesday said March retail sales rose by 1.7%, up from a revised 0.7% a month earlier and ahead of the consensus estimate for a rise of 1.5%, according to Marketwatch. The rise was the highest in more than three years, CNN reported, but came on a record jump in gasoline prices due to the U.S. war on Iran.Talks to end the war are expected to begin in Pakistan as a two-week ceasefire is set to end tomorrow. A deal could see an end to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and lower high prices for oil and other commodities trapped in the Persian Gulf. However, Iran has not publicly confirmed it will send negotiators to Pakistan to meet with the United States, though the Wall Street Journal reports Iran has told mediators it will send a team to the talks."Gold is consolidating as traders assess the prospects for renewed US-Iran talks and the approaching ceasefire deadline. Its near-term trajectory remains closely linked to developments in the Middle East, given the potential spillover into inflation expectations, the dollar, bond yields, and US rate outlook," Saxo Bank wrote.The dollar was higher early, with the ICE dollar index was last seen up 0.17 points to 98.26. Treasury yields were also higher, with the yield on the U.S. two-year note up 4.4 basis points to 3.769%, while the yield on the 10-year note was paying 4.272%, up 1.8 points.

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Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Higher Pre-Bell Tuesday Amid Second Round of US-Iran Talks

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was up 0.2% and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) advanced 0.3% in Tuesday's premarket activity, amid a second round of talks between the US and Iran.US stock futures were also higher, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.4%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures advancing 0.6%, and Nasdaq futures gaining 0.4% before the start of regular trading.The Philadelphia Federal Reserve Bank's monthly non-manufacturing activity index rose to minus 16.5 in April from minus 23.9 in the previous month, compared with expectations for a small increase to a minus 19.8 reading in a survey compiled by Bloomberg as of 7:35 am ET, indicating a slower pace of contraction in the sector.US retail sales rose 1.7% in March, above expectations for a 1.4% increase and compared with a prior 0.7% gain.The pending home sales data for March and the business inventories data for February will be released at 10:00 am ET.Fed Governor Christopher Waller is slated to speak on Tuesday.In premarket action, bitcoin advanced by 0.4%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 0.5% higher, Ether ETF (EETH) retreated 0.2%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) declined by 0.3%.Power Play:Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) gained 0.8%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was 0.9% higher, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) rose 2%. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) advanced 0.02%.UnitedHealth (UNH) stock was up more than 7% premarket after the company reported higher Q1 adjusted earnings and revenue.Winners and Losers:FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) advanced 0.4%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up 1.2%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 0.8% lower.MSCI (MSCI) shares were up more than 4% pre-bell after the company reported higher Q1 adjusted earnings and revenue.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) advanced 0.3%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 0.6% higher, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was up 0.4%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) increased by 1.9%, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) rose by 1%.Onto Innovation (ONTO) shares were up more than 2% in Tuesday's premarket activity after the company said it plans for a $710 million equity investment in Rigaku to advance the so-called process control services for semiconductor manufacturing.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) retreated by 0.2% and the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was 0.3% lower. The iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was inactive. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) gained 0.9%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) was 0.6% higher.D.R. Horton (DHI) shares were up more than 6% pre-bell after the company reported higher-than-expected fiscal Q2 net income and revenue.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) slipped by 0.1%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) retreated 0.2% and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was inactive.Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico (PAC) stock was down more than 1% before the opening bell after the company said its Q1 passenger traffic dropped by 5.5% year-over-year, even as its net income and revenue were higher.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was up 0.1%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was up by 0.2%.Shell (SHEL) stock was up 0.7% before the opening bell. Reuters reported, citing court documents, that the company faces a fresh lawsuit by a Dutch climate activist organization demanding it immediately end its investments in new oil and gas projects.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil retreated by 0.4% to $89.29 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas declined by 0.8% to $2.67 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) increased by 0.9%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 0.4% higher.Gold futures for May were down by 0.4% to $4,812.10 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures retreated by 1.1% to $79.73 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was 0.4% lower, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) fell by 0.7%.

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Update: Gold Falls As Dollar and Yields Rise as Iran Again Closes the Strait of Hormuz

(Updates prices.)Gold traded lower early on Monday as the dollar rose while hopes for an end to the war on Iran faded after Iran on Friday opened and then closed the Strait of Hormuz, pushing up oil prices and the dollar on worries over higher inflation and interest rates.Gold for May delivery was last seen down US$51.80 to US$4,827.80 per ounce.Gold rose on Friday after Iran briefly reopened the Strait of Hormuz, the chokepoint for 20% of daily global oil demand supplied by Persian Gulf nations. However, later it again refused to permit transit through the waterway as the United States declined to end its blockade of Iran's ports.The United States is sending negotiators to Pakistan for peace talks. While Iran has not confirmed it will attend h after the U.S. Navy disabled and seized a Iranian cargo ship in the Gulf over the weekend. However the Wall Street Journal reported it informed Pakistan it will send a team of to the talks. A ceasefire between the two countries ends tomorrow, with U.S. President Trump again threatening to attack Iranian civilian infrastructure unless a deal is reached.The closure of the Strait has produced the largest-ever energy supply shock, pushing up physical oil prices along with gasoline and diesel costs and causing widespread shortages of aviation fuel, raising inflation and concerns central banks will need to hike interest rates in response."The latest weakness has been driven by renewed dollar strength and fresh concerns about energy-led inflation. Gold and silver, like many other commodities, remain highly sensitive to developments in the Middle East given the knock-on impact on the dollar, bond yields, and US rate expectations," Saxo Bank wrote in a note to clients.The dollar weakened, with the ICE dollar index last seen down 0.2 points to 98.07. Treasury yields were higher, with the U.S. two-year note last seen paying 3.725%, up 1.3 basis points, while the yield on the 10-year note was up 0.4 points to 4.255%.

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Gold Falls As Dollar and Yields Rise as Iran Again Closes the Strait of Hormuz

Gold traded lower early on Monday as the dollar rose while hopes for an end to the war on Iran faded after Iran on Friday opened and then closed the Strait of Hormuz, pushing up oil prices and the dollar on worries over higher inflation and interest rates.Gold for May delivery was last seen down $54.90 to US$4,824.70 per ounce.Gold rose on Friday after Iran briefly reopened the Strait of Hormuz, the chokepoint for 20% of daily global oil demand supplied by Persian Gulf nations. However, later it again refused to permit transit through the waterway as the United States declined to end its blockade of Iran's ports.The United States is sending negotiators to Pakistan for peace talks but The Guardian reported Iran has no plans to attend after the U.S. Navy disabled and seized a Iranian cargo ship in the Gulf over the weekend. A ceasefire between the two countries ends tomorrow, with U.S. President Trump again threatening to attack Iranian civilian infrastructure unless a deal is reached.The closure of the Strait has produced the largest-ever energy supply shock, pushing up physical oil prices along with gasoline and diesel costs and causing widespread shortages of aviation fuel, raising inflation and concerns central banks will need to hike interest rates in response."The latest weakness has been driven by renewed dollar strength and fresh concerns about energy-led inflation. Gold and silver, like many other commodities, remain highly sensitive to developments in the Middle East given the knock-on impact on the dollar, bond yields, and US rate expectations," Saxo Bank wrote in a note to clients.The dollar rose early, with the ICE dollar index last seen up 0.14 points to 98.24 points. Treasury yields were also higher, with the U.S. two-year note last seen paying 3.739%, up 2.7 basis points, while the yield on the 10-year note was up 1.5 points to 4.266%.

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Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Lower Pre-Bell Monday as Oil Prices Rise on Renewed Middle East Tensions

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was down 0.4% and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) was 0.4% lower in Monday's premarket activity as rising oil prices tied to renewed Middle East tensions weigh on sentiment.US stock futures were also lower, with S&P 500 Index futures down 0.5%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipping 0.5%, and Nasdaq futures retreating 0.4% before the start of regular trading.No economic releases are on Monday's schedule.In premarket activity, bitcoin was up by 0.4%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 2.8% lower, Ether ETF (EETH) fell by 4.8%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) gained 1.7%.Power Play:IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) retreated 0.2%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) fell 1.6% and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was inactive.TopBuild (BLD) stock was up more than 2% before the opening bell, while QXO (QXO) shares declined by 2% after QXO agreed to acquire TopBuild for $505 per share in a deal valued at about $17 billion.Winners and Losers:TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) retreated 0.5%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 0.3% lower, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was down 0.9%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) was 0.1% lower, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) decreased by 0.2%.AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) shares were down more than 12% in Monday's premarket activity after the company said Sunday the BlueBird 7 satellite was placed into a lower-than-planned orbit during the New Glenn 3 mission and will be de-orbited.Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) retreated 0.3%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) retreated 0.4%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) gained 0.1%. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was down 0.6%.AstraZeneca (AZN) stock was down more than 2% premarket, after a 2.2% gain at Friday's close. The company said Monday its pivotal phase 3 study of tozorakimab demonstrated a "significant" reduction in the annual rate of moderate-to-severe COPD exacerbations in trial participants.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) retreated 0.5%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was down 1.4%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 1.7% higher.Bank of Hawaii (BOH) shares were down more than 2% pre-bell after the company reported lower-than-expected Q1 earnings and revenue.ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was down 0.2%, while the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was up 1.1%. The iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) rose 2.3%. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) lost 0.7%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) retreated by 0.5%.Toyota Motor (TM) shares were down more than 1% pre-bell, after closing Friday with a 2% rise. Reuters reported Monday that Toyota Tsusho and Indonesian state energy firm Pertamina's renewable energy unit are in talks over a potential $200 million to $300 million joint investment for a bioethanol production facility in Indonesia's Lampung province.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was 1.3% higher, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was up by 1.1%.Eni (E) stock was up more than 1% before the opening bell after the company said it made a gas discovery in the Kutei Basin off the coast of Indonesia.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil rose by 5.6% to $88.52 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas advanced by 2.1% to $2.73 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) increased by 4.9%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 1.1% higher.Gold futures for May were down by 1% at $4,830.50 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures retreated by 2.4% to $80.47 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was 0.9% lower, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) fell by 2%.

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Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Higher Pre-Bell Friday as Investors Take Positions Amid Corporate Earnings

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was up 0.3% and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) was 0.3% higher in Friday's premarket activity as traders take positions amid corporate earnings release and monitor incoming macroeconomic data.US stock futures were also higher, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.2%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures advancing 0.4%, and Nasdaq futures gaining 0.2% before the start of regular trading.The Baker Hughes domestic oil-and-gas rig count will be released at 1 pm ET.Federal Reserve San Francisco President Mary Daly, Richmond President Thomas Barkin and Governor Christopher Waller are slated to speak on Friday.In premarket activity, bitcoin was up by 0.1%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 0.2% higher, Ether ETF (EETH) retreated 0.5%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) declined by 0.5%.Power Play:ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was up 0.2% and the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) gained 0.7%. The iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) was flat. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) advanced 0.2%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) was 0.04% higher.Autoliv (ALV) shares were up more than 9% pre-bell after the company reported higher-than-expected Q1 adjusted earnings and revenue.Winners and Losers:Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) advanced 0.6%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was up 1.3%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) gained 1.1%. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) was 0.2% higher.Trevi Therapeutics (TRVI) stock was down more than 8% premarket after the company said late Thursday it priced a public offering of 11.6 million common shares at $13 each for about $150 million in gross proceeds.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) advanced 0.3%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was up 0.8%, while its bearish counterpart, Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ), was 0.9% lower.Ally Financial (ALLY) shares were up more than 5% pre-bell after the company reported higher Q1 adjusted earnings and revenue.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) advanced 0.4%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) rose 0.9% and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was inactive.JetBlue (JBLU) stock was up more than 1% before the opening bell after the company said Thursday it started daily seasonal flights connecting Boston and Barcelona.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) advanced by 0.9%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 0.9% higher, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was up 0.5%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) rose 2.4% while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) increased by 0.6%.Microsoft (MSFT) shares were up more than 1% in Friday's premarket activity. Microsoft Italy and Expert.ai said they have entered into a collaboration to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence for enterprise use cases.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was down 0.3%, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) retreated by 0.7%.Exxon Mobil (XOM) stock was down nearly 1% before Friday's opening bell. Reuters reported Thursday that the company has withdrawn an offer to sell two initial cargoes of liquefied natural gas from its Golden Pass export plant in Texas.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil fell by 3.7% to $91.19 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas gained by 1.4% to reach $2.69 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) retreated by 2.9%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 0.6% higher.Gold futures for May were up by 0.2% at $4,815.60 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures gained by 1% to reach $79.49 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was 0.2% higher, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) advanced by 1.1%.

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Update: Gold Edges Lower, Remaining Rangebound on Inflation Worries

(Updates prices.)Gold price weakened midafternoon Thursday, remaining rangebound below US$5,000 as high oil and gas prices threaten to boost inflation and interest rates.Gold for May delivery was last seen down US$15.40 to US$4,808.20 per ounce.The precious metal has stuck well under its Jan. 29 record high of US$5,354.80 as the U.S-Israel war on Iran keeps the Strait of Hormuz closed, blocking the 20% of daily oil and LNG demand from Persian Gulf nations off the market, sending prices higher and promising to reignite inflation.Further threats from U.S. President Trump to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell if he stays in position after his term ends on May 15 are also again unsettling the market. Powell intends to stay in the position until his replacement, Kevin Warsh, is confirmed by the Senate. Trump said if Powell remains in the post past his term, he will try to fire him."The vibes are in force in many markets, gold included. With an unresolved war and tenuous ceasefire, there are still ample inflation pressures to be concerned about. Additionally, with President Trump again commenting on firing Powell, we think that the general sense of uncertainty is in the early innings of a gold-positive reappearance," Christopher Louney, a gold and natural gas strategist at RBC Capital Markets, wrote.The dfollar moved higher, with the ICE dollar index last seen up 0.22 points to 98.27. Treasury yields rose, with the U.S. two-year note last seen paying 3.78%, up 1.0 basis points, while the yield on the 10-year note was down 2.3 points to 4.311%.

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