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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)
Moscow fuel rationing begins after Ukrainian drone strikes hit Gazprom Neft refineries
Moscow fuel rationing was reported after sustained Ukrainian drone strikes degraded Russian refining capacity over several months; Brent crude, WTI, Gazprom Neft, and Lukoil were named in coverage connected to the infrastructure damage.
Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire declared 19 June 2026; oil prices and gold fell
A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah took effect at 4 pm local time on 19 June 2026, per US officials and Hezbollah sources. WTI crude was reported at $77.54, gold fell $49 to $4,160, and S&P 500 futures were down 0.2% at the time of reporting.
US-Iran interim peace deal signed; Strait of Hormuz reopens as crude falls 8.7%
A week dominated by US-Iran diplomacy: crude prices fell sharply on deal optimism, equities rallied, and the Bank of Japan raised rates to a 31-year high.
Goldman Sachs cuts 2026 year-end gold forecast by $500 to $4,900/oz
Goldman Sachs lowered its year-end gold price forecast by $500 per ounce to $4,900/oz on 19 June 2026, citing expectations of no Federal Reserve rate cuts in 2026; gold futures and the SPDR Gold Shares ETF (GLD) were named in coverage of the revision.
WTI falls 8.73% as US-Iran deal removes geopolitical risk premium
A session dominated by crude oil's sharp decline following the US-Iran interim deal, with Hormuz shipping resuming cautiously and European FX consolidating on the US Juneteenth holiday.
US and Iran sign interim MOU; 80 million barrels queue for Hormuz transit
An active overnight session dominated by the US-Iran interim deal, Hormuz shipping resumption, dollar strength after a hawkish Fed, and a sharp fall in Indian IT shares following Accenture's guidance cut.
US blockades Iranian vessels, imposes 20% Hormuz fee; Brent rises 8%
Brent crude climbed above $82 per barrel and WTI rose past $77 per barrel, each gaining more than 8% on the session, after President Trump reinstated a blockade on Iranian vessels and announced a 20% transit fee on cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz on 14 July 2026. Gold fell $95 following the announcement.
US-Iran peace deal signed; Brent falls as Iranian oil supply returns
A session dominated by the formalisation of a US-Iran peace agreement, driving oil lower, lifting Japanese trade data, and prompting repositioning across shipping and currency markets.
Bank of Japan lifts benchmark rate to highest since 1995
An active overnight session dominated by the BoJ's historic rate hike to 1% and continued repricing of oil markets following the US-Iran Hormuz ceasefire.
US and Iran reach Hormuz interim deal; Brent falls to three-month low
European session dominated by a US-Iran ceasefire announcement that sent oil to three-month lows, lifted equities and bonds, and weakened the dollar.
US and Iran reach interim deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz
A highly active overnight session dominated by a US-Iran interim peace agreement, with oil declining sharply and Asian equities rallying on reduced geopolitical risk.
SpaceX lists at $2 trillion on Nasdaq as Hormuz deal reported near
A volatile week dominated by two major themes: US-Iran military escalation and rapid de-escalation signalling, and SpaceX's record-breaking Nasdaq debut at a $2 trillion valuation.
Iran-US military exchanges and Hormuz closure dominate a volatile week
A highly active week shaped by rapid escalation and partial de-escalation in US-Iran military conflict, extreme energy market volatility, and the largest IPO in history.
Kospi jumps 8%, oil falls as Trump signals imminent Iran deal
An active overnight session dominated by US-Iran diplomatic signals, driving sharp Asian equity gains, oil price declines, and post-ECB rate-hike commentary from council members.
Iran and Israel exchange direct missile strikes, Brent crude surges to $95.43
A highly active overnight session dominated by Iran-Israel military escalation, a sharp Asian equity selloff led by Korean chipmakers, and renewed oil price gains.
US strikes Iranian Hormuz sites as strait traffic falls to near zero
A turbulent week dominated by Persian Gulf military escalation, a sharp US equity selloff on strong jobs data, and SpaceX's record IPO filing alongside sweeping new US tariff proposals.
Hormuz blockade deepens as US-Iran peace talks collapse entirely
A week defined by renewed US-Iran military escalation, a stalled Strait of Hormuz, a landmark SpaceX IPO filing, and fresh US tariff proposals on 60 nations.
S&P 500 win streak at risk as AI stocks retreat and Iran talks stall before payrolls
A cautious European session dominated by AI equity weakness, a eurozone GDP contraction revision, stalled US-Iran talks, and positioning ahead of US non-farm payrolls.
SpaceX files $75bn IPO as US-Iran tensions keep oil elevated
A moderately active overnight session dominated by SpaceX IPO news, US-Iran geopolitical tension sustaining crude gains, and broad Asian equity weakness.
Iranian strikes on Kuwait airport and US bases lift oil; tariff threat widens
A volatile European session dominated by Middle East escalation, new US forced-labour tariff proposals on 60 nations, and a stronger-than-expected ADP jobs print.