Gold futures experienced a slight decline on Thursday but maintained a strong position above a critical support level. As of 5:20 PM ET, the most active August 2024 contract was trading at $2,456.40, down $3.50 from the previous close.

Gold futures basis the most active August contract experienced a marginal decline today, settling at $2463, down $4.70 as of 5:00 PM ET. Despite reaching an intraday high of $2488.40—a new historical peak—profit-taking led to a slight retreat.

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