Metals & Macro Liquidity

Gold futures touched the $4,500 mark on August 12 at 2:57 PM US Eastern Time, with December delivery contracts (GCZ6) trading at $4,474.30 per troy ounce on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange's COMEX division, up $33.20 or 0.75% from the previous settlement of $4,441.10. The rally occurred after the US

According to COMEX data, on August 12, gold futures touched $4,502.70, the highest level since June 5. December gold futures (GCZ6) closed at $4,474.30 per troy ounce, up 0.75% from the previous session. The rally was driven by a decline in U.S. Treasury yields after July's consumer price index

According to Kitco News, spot gold reached a fresh session high of $4,438.30 on Wednesday following the release of July inflation data. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that annual core CPI rose 2.5% last month, in line with economists' expectations and down from 2.6% in June. Spot gold

Spot gold rallied to $4,414.63 on Wednesday, up 1.1% before the July CPI release, as market odds for a September Federal Reserve rate hike dropped to around 40% from 46%. The metal later extended gains to hit its highest level since June 5, reaching $4,406.64 by 1:30 p.m. ET. July headline

According to Jin10, as of 2:30 AM on August 13, Shanghai Gold futures closed up 0.36% at 959 yuan per gram, Shanghai Silver futures rose 0.63% to 16,024 yuan per kilogram, and SC crude oil futures climbed 0.63% to 556 yuan per

According to Shanghai Gold Exchange, gold and silver T+D contracts both closed up 0.23% on the evening of August 12, with gold closing at 956.01 yuan per gram and silver at 15,988 yuan per kilogram.

Gold rose to $4,414.63 an ounce, up about 1.1%, on Wednesday morning, hours before the July inflation report. The climb had a single driver: the market was steadily pricing out the chance of a Federal Reserve rate hike in September, and gold, which pays no yield, gains most when the case for

On August 12, gold rose to $4,414.63 per ounce ahead of the July inflation report, as markets priced out a September Federal Reserve rate hike. The July Consumer Price Index came in exactly as forecast, with headline inflation at 3.4% year-over-year and core inflation at 2.5% annually, both cooler t

From 12:00 to 16:00 (UTC) on August 12, 2026, BTC rose slightly by 0.05%, with prices fluctuating between 64,215.1 and 64,302.3 USDT and an amplitude of 0.14%. The overall market moved sideways, showing limited volatility and a weak directional bias. The main factor behind BTC’s lackluster performance was shrinking risk appetite amid multiple layers of macroeconomic uncertainty. First, US-Iran geopolitical tensions continued to escalate. Iran warned that the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed

CME Group will introduce continuous trading for its 100-Ounce Silver futures contract from September 11, pending regulatory review, following stronger-than-expected demand for its 24/7 gold futures launched July 24. The exchange reported more than 53,000 contracts traded during weekend sessions

According to CME Group, the exchange will introduce continuous trading for its 100-Ounce Silver futures contract from September 11, pending regulatory review. The move extends CME's round-the-clock trading strategy into precious metals following strong early demand for its recently launched 24/7

According to the company's announcement, Rare King Gold (03788) commenced the construction ceremony for its Mt Bundy gold mine processing plant on August 12, 2026. The plant will have an annual processing capacity of 5.5 million tons and is expected to become the second-largest gold producer in

During 13:00–14:00 UTC on August 12, 2026, BTC fluctuated within a narrow range and edged lower, with the 1-hour candlestick closing down 0.22%. The price ranged from 63,945.0 to 64,161.9 USDT, a fluctuation of just 0.34%. The current price is approximately $64,115, down 0.33% over the past 24 hours, while trading volume has contracted sharply to 103.87 BTC. Market participation remains low, indicating typical low-volatility consolidation rather than an unusual market event. The primary driver o

On August 12, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the July inflation data that markets had been eagerly awaiting. Headline CPI rose 3.4% year over year, while core CPI fell to 2.5% year over year, with both figures matching expectations. After the data was released, crypto assets, gold, and U.S. stock futures all showed choppy short-term moves, initially falling before rebounding. However, the latest pricing in the interest rate market delivered the signal that truly deserves attention.

According to Bybit data, spot gold broke through $4,440 per ounce on August 12, reaching its highest level since June 5, with intraday gains of 1.66%.

As night session opened on August 12, China's futures contracts rallied broadly, with Shanghai silver surging over 2%, synthetic rubber and pulp both up over 1%, and zinc, tin, gold, ethylene glycol, and cotton yarn each rising nearly 1%. Glass fell over 1%, the only major

Gold futures stalled on Tuesday after reaching a two-month high, reversing earlier gains as August contracts closed down $20.80 or 0.47% at $4,427. The closing price marked the highest level since June 5th, excluding the previous session. The reversal occurred as gold tested key resistance formed

According to BlockBeats, after U.S. CPI data on August 12, Bitcoin, U.S. stock index futures, and spot gold all exhibited a sell-off-then-rally pattern. Bitcoin fell to approximately $64,000 following the release, then recovered to $64,146.37, up 0.83% in 24 hours according to HTX. Nasdaq 100 index

According to Guru Club, Citigroup reiterated its bullish outlook on silver on August 12, forecasting prices could surge to $90 per ounce over the next 6 to 12 months. The bank maintains its near-term target of $75 per ounce within 0 to 3 months. Citigroup expects investment demand to support the ra

From 12:15 to 12:30 on August 12, 2026 (UTC), BTC rose 0.23% in the short term, trading within a range of 64,260.9–64,427.4 USDT, with an Ampl of 0.26%. The broader market remained range-bound, with a 24-hour change of just -0.30% and extremely limited volatility. The primary driver of this move was escalating geopolitical risk. The situation in the Middle East deteriorated as the U.S. launched missiles at cargo ships violating regulations in the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran’s refusal to reopen