Gold futures close at $4,108.70 after 1.04% intraday swing

COMEX gold futures settled at $4,108.70 an ounce on Aug. 2, down $26.50 from the session open of $4,135.20 after a 1.04 percent intraday amplitude.

The session ranged between a high of $4,145.50 and a low of $4,102.70, with volume reaching 11,508 contracts, according to COMEX data. Gold opened at $4,135.20 and advanced to the day's peak before reversing lower, closing $42.80 below the high and near the bottom of the day's range.

The $42.80 spread between the session high and low reflects continued two-way flows in the precious metals complex, where gold has been trading at historically elevated levels above $4,000 an ounce. The contract's close at $4,108.70 leaves it roughly 0.6 percent below the open, with the day's price action concentrated in the lower half of the range.

The reversal from the session high came after gold touched $4,145.50, while the low of $4,102.70 marks the nearest support zone, with the $4,100 round number serving as a psychological floor for the contract. The close near the low suggests sellers maintained control into the settlement.

Gold's sustained trading above $4,000 an ounce places the contract in historically elevated territory for the precious metal. The day's 1.04 percent amplitude reflects the wider volatility that has characterized gold markets as investors navigate shifting expectations for monetary policy and real yields. The 11,508 contracts traded during the session provide a measure of participation in the gold futures market, with the price action showing an early push higher followed by sustained selling pressure into the close.

Traders will watch upcoming US economic data for signals on the Federal Reserve's rate path, which remains the primary driver of gold's direction. A stronger dollar or higher real yields typically pressure bullion, while expectations of easing tend to support prices. The next session's open will determine whether gold can reclaim the $4,135 level or extend losses toward the $4,100 support zone.

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.