Metals & Macro Liquidity

According to Shanghai Gold Exchange, gold (Au99.99) and silver (Ag99.99) futures fell on the evening session of July 16. Gold T+D closed down 1.09% at 870.1 yuan per gram, while silver T+D declined 2.29% to 13,592 yuan per

Shanghai Futures Exchange commodities fell during overnight trading on July 16. Crude oil futures (September 2026 contract) closed down 0.46% at 514.40 yuan per barrel. Gold futures fell 1.34%, while silver futures

According to the U.S. Commerce Department, U.S. retail sales rose 0.2% in June (Thursday), matching economist expectations. Core retail sales, which exclude vehicle purchases, fell 0.2% last month, below the forecast for an unchanged reading. Over the past 12 months, retail sales increased

Gold prices fell to session lows on Thursday morning after the Philadelphia Federal Reserve's manufacturing business outlook survey for July rose to 41.4, far exceeding the expected reading of 13.0 and June's 10.3. The better-than-expected

According to Kitco News, spot gold prices declined on Thursday morning after the Philadelphia Federal Reserve's July manufacturing business outlook survey jumped to 41.4, far exceeding economist expectations of 13.0 and June's reading of 10.3. Following the 8:30 am ET release, spot gold fell to

From 17:00 to 17:15 (UTC) on July 16, 2026, BTC fell 0.48% over a 15-minute cycle, dropping back into the $64,167.9–$64,480.7 USDT range, with an amplitude of 0.49%. Although this pullback was mild, it occurred amid a sharp rise in geopolitical risk, with a clear increase in market risk-hedging sentiment. As a risk asset, BTC saw only marginal selling pressure. The main driver behind this move was a rapid escalation in a U.S.–Iran military conflict. The U.S. expanded airstrikes on northern Iran

According to Guzhan Finance APP, Luk Fook Holdings (00590) reported that overall retail sales for Q1 2026 (ending June 30) rose 32% year-over-year, while retail revenue increased 43% year-over-year. Gold and platinum products accounted for 82% of total retail value, up 6 percentage points, driven

Shanghai Gold Futures August 2026 contract rebounded intraday today, narrowing losses to 1.07%. The contract rose to 873.32 yuan per gram from an intraday low of 866.72 yuan per gram. Trading volume exceeded 27.1 billion yuan, with open interest increasing by approximately 1,300

Luk Fook Holdings (HKEx: 00590) reported that for the first quarter ending March 31, overall retail value rose 32% year-on-year and retail revenue increased 43% year-on-year, with gold and platinum products' share of retail value climbing 6 percentage points to 82% due to a significant surge in

NYMEX silver futures hit $56 per ounce intraday today, declining 3.63% during the session.

According to Christopher Hodge, Head Economist at Natixis, the Federal Reserve will hold interest rates steady throughout 2026 as it monitors how external price shocks from tariffs and energy costs bleed into core inflation. Hodge, who previously served as Principal Economist at the New York Fed, no

Russia's central bank gold and foreign exchange reserves reached $72.24 billion as of the week ending July 10, up from $72.17 billion in the prior week.

According to Kitco NewsWire, spot gold rose 0.23% to $4,060.90 an ounce in late Wednesday U.S. trading, while spot silver fell 1.52% to $57.68. Softer U.S. consumer- and producer-price reports pressured Treasury yields and the dollar, supporting gold above the $4,000 level. However, renewed

COMEX gold futures fell below $4,000 per ounce today (July 16), declining 1.65% intraday.

Gold continues to consolidate above $4,000 an ounce despite renewed Middle East tensions pushing Brent crude prices back above $80 a barrel, according to Ole Hansen, Head of Commodity Strategy at Saxo Bank. Peace talks between the U.S. and Iran broke down, leading to resumed reciprocal military

According to Guru Club, spot silver fell over 3% on July 16, trading at $56.046 per ounce.

Gate News: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, XPDUSD (Palladium - Cash) has dropped by 4% in a short period. Current volatility is significantly higher than recent averages, indicating increased market

On a short-term basis, global financial markets showed mixed signals. The U.S. Dollar Index held steady at 100.56 with minimal volatility. Nasdaq 100 Index futures slid 1%, while the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield remained relatively flat at 4.580%. Spot gold edged higher to $4,028.21 per

According to Guru Club, on July 16, spot gold fell below $4,020 per ounce, with intraday losses exceeding 1%.

On July 16 evening session, Shanghai Gold Exchange gold T+D contracts fell 0.72% to 877.2 yuan per gram, while silver T+D contracts declined 3.02% to 13,849 yuan per kilogram.