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


Gold (XAU/USD) gained traction and climbed above $4,850, retaining gains as the week comes to an end.  Iran’s decision to fully open the Strait of Hormuz during the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, despite tough conditions and pending negotiations, boosted the market’s mood and harmed demand for the Greenback.