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Reuters technical analysis identifies key intraday support and resistance levels across major commodity markets, including oil, gold, copper, agricultural products and soft commodities.
Brent crude faces resistance at $100.50 and $102.22, while WTI has support levels at $90.65, $89.11 and $88.17; spot gold has resistance targets of $4,156 and $4,194.
These technical levels could guide near-term trading decisions, with breakouts or failures at key thresholds potentially intensifying commodity price volatility.
Gold is up 0.4% to $4,103.55 and remains on track for a 5.9% weekly gain as markets await US non-farm payrolls data for clues on the Federal Reserve's interest rate path.
Traders are pricing a 71% probability of a December Fed rate hike, while Goldman Sachs cut its end-2026 gold forecast to $4,150 from $4,650 amid a more hawkish policy outlook.
A stronger labor report or further hawkish Fed signals could pressure gold by increasing the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding bullion.
Gold is climbing 0.4% to $4,101.80 per ounce in early Asian trading, supported by improved risk sentiment and expectations that a Democratic-led Congress could fight inflation more effectively.
Central banks added a net 321 tons of gold to reserves in Q3, while Goldman Sachs cut its end-2026 gold forecast to $4,150 from $4,650 per ounce.
Sustained central-bank demand could support gold prices, but the Fed's hawkish shift and reduced positioning expectations may limit further upside.
Gold climbed 1% to $4,102.50 per ounce, reaching its highest settlement since October 21 as a weaker US dollar and falling Treasury yields boosted demand.
The 10-year Treasury yield dropped 5.5 basis points to 4.836%, while silver gained 0.2% to $52.233 per ounce.
Gold could face renewed selling pressure if Friday's US jobs report strengthens expectations for a December Fed rate hike, despite improving near-term momentum.
Goldman Sachs cut its end-2026 gold price forecast to $4,150 per ounce from $4,650 and its end-2027 target to $4,800 from $5,400, citing the Federal Reserve's increasingly hawkish policy stance.
The bank warned that higher oil prices and equity-market drawdowns could trigger additional gold selling, while central-bank demand and long-term investor interest remain supportive.
Lower price targets could pressure gold sentiment, although persistent structural demand may limit downside and support longer-term prices.
Goldman Sachs cut its end-2026 gold price forecast to $4,150 per ounce from $4,650, citing the Federal Reserve's increasingly hawkish policy outlook. The bank also reduced its end-2027 forecast to $4,800 from $5,400, warning that higher interest rates could weigh on investor demand despite continued central-bank buying. Persistent monetary tightening and potential oil-driven selling could pressure gold, although structural central-bank demand and fiscal-risk hedging may limit downside.
U.S. Treasury yields are hovering near two-month lows as bond markets increasingly price in the possibility of a December Federal Reserve rate hold ahead of October payrolls.
The 10-year yield fell to 4.836% and the two-year to 4.475%, while December rate-hold odds climbed to 35% from 17% in one day.
Tomorrow's jobs report could trigger a sharp repricing of rate expectations, potentially driving renewed volatility across Treasury yields, the dollar and gold.
Oil prices rebounded as renewed tanker attacks in the Middle East heightened concerns about potential supply disruptions, lifting Brent crude nearly 4% to $98.38 a barrel.
Gold climbed to a more than two-week high as a weaker dollar and lower Treasury yields supported bullion, while markets priced in a 66% probability of a December Fed rate hike.
Meanwhile, OpenAI signalled a potential 2027 IPO and Micron reportedly suspended its planned $4.5 billion Taiwan chip facility, developments that could intensify volatility across energy, precious metals and AI-linked equities.
Gold climbed to a more than two-week high, gaining 1% to $4,100.27 per ounce as a weaker US dollar and falling Treasury yields supported bullion.
Gold surged nearly 3.4% on Wednesday, marking its strongest daily gain since August 19, while the dollar fell to its lowest level since September 30 and 10-year Treasury yields reached a near-two-month low.
Friday's US non-farm payrolls report could trigger further volatility, with stronger-than-expected employment data potentially reinforcing December rate hike expectations and pressuring gold.
Gold futures extended their gains, settling 1% higher at $4,102.50 per ounce as U.S. Treasury yields and the dollar weakened.
Silver also advanced 0.2% to $52.233 per ounce, while analyst Linh Tran identified $4,000 as a key level for gold to defend.
Continued support from investment flows and falling yields could push gold toward $4,200 and potentially $4,400, while failure to hold $4,000 could extend the correction.
Gold advanced 0.90% to $4,109.80 per ounce on Thursday as inflation concerns eased and investors assessed the potential direction of U.S. policy toward Iran.
Silver edged up 0.10% to $52.335, while the U.S. dollar index gained 0.13% to 101.43 as markets weighed geopolitical risks and upcoming Federal Reserve decisions.
A less likely near-term war with Iran could ease inflationary pressures, but renewed military escalation could sustain energy-price risks and support further demand for gold.
Gold futures extended their post-midterm rally, rising 0.9% to $4,110.80 per ounce as lower US Treasury yields and a weaker dollar boosted demand for non-yielding assets. The dollar fell to a one-month low, while silver slipped 0.2% to $52.16 per ounce. Upcoming US employment data could determine whether gold's recovery continues or faces pressure from renewed interest-rate hike expectations.
Gold futures extended their gains, rising 0.9% to $4,110.80 per ounce as falling US Treasury yields and a weaker dollar increased demand for non-yielding assets.
The dollar recently touched a one-month low, while shifting expectations around US fiscal stimulus and policy risks added support for gold.
Friday's US employment report could determine whether gold extends its recovery or faces renewed pressure from stronger expectations of Fed rate hikes.
Gold climbed to a more than two-week high, rising 0.9% to $4,095.49 per ounce as a weaker US dollar and declining Treasury yields supported bullion.
Prices surged nearly 3.4% on Wednesday, while the dollar reached its lowest level since September 30 and the 10-year Treasury yield fell to a near-two-month low.
Gold could face renewed downside pressure if Friday's US payrolls report strengthens expectations of a December Federal Reserve rate hike.
Gold has fallen approximately 25% from its late-January 2026 record near $5,600 to around $4,179 per ounce, creating what analysts describe as a potential buying opportunity ahead of India's Dhanteras festival.
Central banks purchased a record 289 tonnes in second-quarter 2026, while Indian gold ETFs attracted ₹4,451 crore in September inflows.
Easing Treasury yields and continued institutional demand could support gold prices, although further volatility remains possible.
Indian jewellers expect stronger Dhanteras and Diwali sales following a 20-25% correction in gold prices from January's record highs, encouraging consumers to resume purchases. Industry leaders anticipate around 75 tonnes of gold sales during Dhanteras, while jewellers report a 40-50% increase in customer enquiries following the recent price decline. Strong festive and wedding demand could support gold consumption in India, potentially cushioning downward pressure on prices.
Gold and silver have rebounded from recent corrections, with gold climbing to around $4,130 per ounce and silver moving above $52 on November 5, supported by a weaker US dollar, falling bond yields and renewed Diwali demand.
Gold continues to benefit from central-bank purchases and safe-haven demand, while silver receives additional support from industrial demand in solar energy, electric vehicles and electronics.
Further dollar weakness and lower bond yields could support both metals, although silver's greater volatility may create larger price swings.
Gold climbed to a more than two-week high as a weaker US dollar and falling Treasury yields boosted bullion, with spot prices rising 1.57% to $4,123.39 per ounce.
Gold gained nearly 3.4% on Wednesday and has advanced more than $250 this week, while the 10-year Treasury yield fell to a near-two-month low ahead of Friday's US payrolls report.
Gold could face renewed pressure if stronger-than-expected jobs data reinforces expectations of a December Federal Reserve rate hike.
Poland's central bank governor Adam Glapinski signaled continued potential gold purchases, saying he sees no reason not to buy more after reserves reached 700 tons.
Glapinski also said the central bank is not concerned about the Polish zloty weakening.
Continued central bank gold accumulation could provide additional long-term support for gold prices.
Gold has corrected more than 20% from its January 2026 record high, but Axis Securities expects prices to recover 20-25% by Dhanteras 2027, targeting Rs.1.65 lakh-Rs.1.71 lakh per 10 grams.
Central bank buying remains a key support, with approximately 346 tonnes of net purchases in H1 2026, while global gold ETFs attracted $30.7 billion in Q3 inflows.
Renewed investment demand and potential monetary easing could support gold's recovery, although elevated interest rates and a stronger US dollar may limit gains.
CME Group has published the November 2026 COMEX gold futures delivery intentions, with JPMorgan Securities and Barclays each reporting one contract issued or stopped. The report covers intentions dated November 4, 2026, with delivery scheduled for November 6. The delivery figures could provide insight into physical gold futures positioning, but the limited information available does not establish a significant directional signal for gold prices.
Poland's central bank now holds 700 tons of gold, valued at approximately 356 billion zlotys ($91.43 billion), Governor Adam Glapinski said. The reported holdings increased from 672 tons in October, marking a 28-ton rise. The continued accumulation could reinforce gold's role in Poland's central bank reserves.
Gold and silver are both projected to deliver substantial long-term gains, with silver offering higher potential returns but significantly greater volatility, according to two market experts.
Gold is projected to reach Rs.2.60 lakh per 10 grams by November 2031, while silver could reach Rs.3.50 lakh per kg or even Rs.4 lakh under alternative forecasts; silver is already down more than 55% from its January peak.
Continued central-bank gold purchases, ETF inflows and industrial silver demand could support both metals, although silver's volatility may amplify downside risks.
AI and semiconductor stocks came under renewed pressure as investors weighed the risk of tighter scrutiny on data-center construction under a Democratic-controlled Congress, while oil rebounded amid uncertainty over the Iran war.
The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index fell 3.1%, with European chipmakers ASML, Soitec and Infineon dropping between 3% and 8%, while Brent crude climbed 2.5% to $96.80 and gold traded above $4,100.
Political uncertainty surrounding AI infrastructure and an unresolved Middle East conflict could intensify volatility across technology stocks, energy markets and safe-haven assets.
Global markets rallied as investors assessed the Democratic midterm election victory, with US and European equities advancing, the dollar weakening, and cryptocurrencies posting strong gains.
Bitcoin climbed 2.46% to $80,449, Ethereum gained 4.04% to $2,418, and Solana advanced 3.60% to $96.86, while gold rose 1.59% and bond yields eased across major regions.
Improving risk appetite and easing geopolitical concerns could support further gains across cryptocurrencies and broader risk assets, although US payrolls data and the Bank of England's expected rate hike remain key uncertainties.
India's jewellery sector is expected to see sales volumes fall 4-6% in FY27, while revenue grows 21-23% as higher gold prices lift average selling values. Crisil expects gold prices to average 25-27% above last fiscal year's level, while operating margins could soften from 9.3% to 8.5-8.7% and investment demand for coins and bars declines 4-5%. Higher gold prices could support nominal jewellery revenue but may continue pressuring affordability, sales volumes and retailer margins.
Pension funds and other long-term allocators should not base their Bitcoin investment strategies on which party controls Congress, according to Cartwright investment consulting director Sam Roberts.
Roberts argues that supportive U.S. legislation is only a marginal factor and that persistent fiscal deficits could strengthen the investment case for scarce assets such as Bitcoin and gold.
Continued institutional interest independent of political changes could support Bitcoin's long-term investment demand.
Global AI stocks extended their selloff as investors assessed the potential impact of the US Democratic election sweep on data-center expansion, while Treasury yields fell to eight-week lows and gold climbed above $4,100.
Nasdaq futures dropped 0.7%, Samsung and SK Hynix fell 7.5% and 9.5%, respectively, while Dow futures gained 0.4% and Brent traded around $95 per barrel.
A slowdown in data-center investment could further pressure AI infrastructure and semiconductor stocks, while lower energy prices and falling yields may continue supporting broader risk sentiment and gold.
Global AI stocks extended their selloff as investors assessed the potential impact of Democratic election victories on U.S. data-center expansion, while Treasury yields fell to eight-week lows and Bitcoin climbed above $80,000.
Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix plunged 7.5% and 9.5%, respectively, as Nasdaq futures dropped 0.7%, while Brent crude remained near $95 per barrel and gold recovered above $4,100 an ounce.
Potential restrictions on AI infrastructure expansion could intensify pressure on semiconductor and cloud stocks, while falling yields and renewed risk appetite may support Bitcoin and broader markets.
Global markets diverged after the US midterm 'blue wave', with crude oil plunging nearly 9% overnight and Brent falling below $100 for the first time in two months as investors priced in hopes of an end to the US-Iran war.
The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index dropped 3.1% as AI infrastructure scrutiny weighed on chip stocks, while the S&P 500 gained 1.6% and gold surged 5% in two days to above $4,100 an ounce.
Political pressure to de-escalate the Iran conflict could keep oil prices under pressure, while uncertainty around AI infrastructure regulation may intensify volatility in semiconductor stocks.