Australia CFTC AUD NC Net Positions fell from previous $70.8K to $65.1K

Apr 17, 2026

Gold surges past $4,850 as Hormuz reopening crushes the US Dollar

Gold (XAU/USD) price rallies on Friday ahead of the weekend, breaking past the $4,850 level and rising more than 1.50%, as the US-Iran conflict seems to be de-escalating after Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz, easing inflationary pressures worldwide.

Australia CFTC AUD NC Net Positions fell from previous $70.8K to $65.1K

Gold surges past $4,850 as Hormuz reopening crushes the US Dollar

United States CFTC Gold NC Net Positions up to $162.5K from previous $156.3K