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Dollar retreating, real rates cooling down, and renewed interest in safe-haven assets are pushing gold derivatives to record levels, with increasing volatility and more intense trading. According to the data collected by our editorial team and verified on official feeds as of September 1, 2025, futures and spot prices have shown rapid movements that require confirmation on the market’s intraday reports. For price comparison and historical series, we consulted the reports from the CME Group and the analyses from the World Gold Council. In Brief Futures Comex gold: some reports indicate an intraday high around $3,552/oz (to be verified; source CME Group). [to be verified] Spot gold: indications suggest a price close to $3,474.76/oz at this juncture, according to TradingEconomics (a value that would be above historical levels, to be verified). [data to be verified] Dollar (DXY) in recent decline; the weekly percentage changes and the open interest on GC contracts require integration with official data from sources like ICE, Refinitiv, or Bloomberg. [data to be verified] Gold Futures: How They Work (in 30 Seconds) The futures contracts are standardized agreements to buy or sell gold at a future date at a predetermined price, used for both hedging and directional speculative operations. Price formation reflects expectations on rates, financing costs, storage charges, and prospects on inflation and economic risks. 3 drivers of the bull market Weaker Dollar: The weakening of the greenback makes gold relatively less expensive for those purchasing in other currencies, supporting international demand. Declining real rates: lower inflation-adjusted yields reduce the opportunity cost of non-yielding assets, increasing the appeal of the metal. Geopolitical and macro risk: a climate of uncertainty encourages the search for safe havens like gold, directing flows towards the metal and related financial instruments. Dollar and Rates: The Mechanism Driving Derivatives When the dollar…

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