Today, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released its most current report on inflationary pressures via the March CPI (Consumer Price Index) report. Concurrently, the Federal Reserve released the minutes from last month's FOMC meeting.

As of 5:30 PM EDT, gold futures hit a new record high of $2,384.50 per ounce, with the most active June contract closing up $11.40 at $2,362.40.

Gold futures basis the most active June 2024 Comex contract as of 6PM ET is trading up $5.60, or 0.24%, and is fixed at $2351. That being said, volatility in gold has returned as seen through today’s expanded trading range.