Gold hasn’t been immune to a sudden price pullback across the precious metal complex, despite lower yields.
Fed officials, including J. Powell sounded more hawkish in their battle with inflation and an easing of tensions in the Middle East both impacting the metal, while the ‘Magnificent’ 7 remain the safe haven for now…
Gold futures settled lower on Friday dropping $32 an ounce closing the week at $1,937 per ounce or -3.10%.
Week to-Week Open Interest decreased by 12,292 lots or 1.23 M ounces as traders booked gains.
COT report will be delayed due to the federal holiday, but be sure, money managers (funds) have trimmed their net-long positions.
Gold options are tentatively pricing in a smaller risk of escalation in the Middle East as the metal skew recedes from a 7-month high.