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Gold (GOLD) is a COMEX-listed commodity covered by Valdrans. Last close $4075.20, -0.45% on the day; +1.76% over 1 week, +1.18% over 4 weeks, -23.13% over 6 months (prices as of 27 Jul 2026).
- Last close (27 Jul 2026)
- $4075.20
- Today
- -0.45%
- 1 week
- +1.76%
- 4 weeks
- +1.18%
- 6 months
- -23.13%
Coverage of GOLD(20)
Brent tops $100 as Hormuz disruption deepens and US-Iran war widens
A turbulent week defined by surging crude oil prices, sweeping new US trade tariffs, and a $767B single-day wipeout in megacap technology stocks.
Brent surges past $100 as Iran rejects ceasefire and Hormuz remains closed
A heavily event-driven overnight session dominated by energy price surge, geopolitical escalation in the Middle East, and broad equity and bond market declines across Asia.
Brent approaches $96 after Houthi tanker attacks and 12th consecutive US strike on Iran
A geopolitically active overnight session dominated by Middle East escalation, driving oil to six-week highs while Asian chip stocks rose on Alphabet's $200bn AI capex announcement.
US-Iran ceasefire ends; Brent retreats to $88.77 on renewed diplomacy reports
A volatile overnight session dominated by US-Iran escalation and fresh US tariffs on Canada, with oil swinging on conflicting diplomatic signals.
Brent climbs to $90.33 as tanker attacks and US strikes intensify
An active overnight session dominated by US-Iran military escalation, surging oil prices, and semiconductor sector weakness across Asia.
Oil surges 12% as US-Iran strikes shutter Hormuz tanker traffic
A week defined by acute US-Iran military escalation, a significant US inflation undershoot, a historic IBM earnings collapse, and a notable shift in long-duration bond positioning.
Iran expands strikes to Syria and Bahrain as Hormuz tensions lift oil
European session dominated by Iran escalation, broad semiconductor selling, and safe-haven flows into gold and bonds; US futures decline ahead of the open.
Oil surges 12% on the week as Iran blockade threat grips markets
A risk-averse overnight session dominated by US-Iran military escalation, a broad AI and semiconductor selloff, and a sharp weekly gain in crude.
U.S. forces strike Iran-linked tanker near Kharg Island, Hormuz tensions deepen
An active overnight session dominated by Hormuz escalation, a new U.S.-Brazil tariff action, and energy supply disruptions across multiple fronts.
Brent tops $85 as Trump reinstates Hormuz blockade and proposes 20% shipping toll
An active overnight session dominated by fresh US-Iran military escalation and a significant surge in crude oil prices, partially offset by strong China trade data.
US strikes Iran; Strait of Hormuz traffic halts as Brent approaches $80
A volatile European session dominated by US-Iran military escalation, surging oil prices, sharp equity declines, and a record collapse in SK Hynix shares.
US and Iran exchange fresh strikes; Hormuz tanker traffic near standstill
Overnight session dominated by renewed US-Iran military escalation, a 4% oil surge, and broad Asian equity declines on Strait of Hormuz supply fears.
Iran declares Strait of Hormuz closed after third US military strike
A week dominated by escalating US-Iran military exchanges, Hormuz closure, surging oil prices, and the landmark SK Hynix Nasdaq listing.
Trump ends Iran ceasefire; WTI and Brent surge 8% amid Hormuz closure threat
WTI and Brent crude rose approximately 8% after Trump declared the Iran ceasefire over at the NATO Summit in Ankara and revoked Iranian oil sanctions waivers; U.S. equity futures in SPY and QQQ fell, bond yields spiked, and the VIX rose.
Trump declares US-Iran ceasefire over after strikes on 80 sites
A volatile European session dominated by US-Iran escalation, with oil prices surging up to 8%, equity futures falling sharply, and German Bund yields crossing 3%.
US strikes on Iran; Brent crude surges, equities and dollar move
Brent crude rose ~$4 to settle above $76, reaching $80 intraday; WTI rose 6% to $74.90. The Dow fell 1.09%, S&P 500 posted minor losses, FTSE 100 and Nikkei fell, Treasury yields rose 5bp to 4.58%, and the DXY strengthened.
Samsung earnings miss triggers chip sell-off; Hormuz tanker attacks lift crude
A volatile European session dominated by Samsung's earnings disappointment, renewed Strait of Hormuz shipping incidents, and Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian oil infrastructure.
Saudi Arabia cuts crude prices for Asia by most in 26 years
A busy European session dominated by a historic Saudi crude price cut, Ukraine-Russia diplomatic activity, and technology sector positioning ahead of the US open.
Trump spoke separately with Putin and Zelenskyy on 6 July 2026
US President Trump held separate calls with Russian President Putin and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy on 6 July 2026, coinciding with Ukrainian strikes on Russian targets and a Russian barrage on Kyiv. A subsequent Trump-Zelenskyy meeting was announced for the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey.
EasyJet accepts £5 billion Castlelake bid; oil falls on OPEC+ supply increase
An active overnight session dominated by the EasyJet takeover, OPEC+ output decision, China's missile test, and broad yen weakness.