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April 9th US Market Update: Support and Resistance Levels for 18 Commodities (Gold, Silver, Platinum, Palladium, Crude Oil, Natural Gas, Copper, and 10 Currency Pairs)

On April 9th, the US market updated its support and resistance levels for gold, silver, platinum, palladium, crude oil, natural gas, copper (commodities), as well as the US dollar index, euro, pound sterling, Japanese yen, Swiss franc, Australian dollar, Canadian dollar, and New Zealand dollar (popular currency pairs).

2026-04-09 21:39:51

Has the US-Iran ceasefire agreement changed? Why is gold holding firm at high levels?

On Thursday, April 9th, spot gold prices remained stable around $4750 during the North American session. Following the release of the US February Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index, which met expectations, gold prices failed to maintain the previous day's momentum above $4800. The US dollar index remained largely unchanged at 98.95. Uncertainty surrounding the US-Iran ceasefire agreement in the Middle East, coupled with signals from US economic data, led to a cautious market sentiment. Traders are assessing how robust inflation, economic slowdown, and geopolitical risks will intertwine to influence the Federal Reserve's policy path, and the balance between gold's role as a safe haven and an inflation hedge.

2026-04-09 21:14:29

The Middle East is a powder keg, yet the US dollar remains flat? Analysis of the underlying reasons.

The attack on the US-Iran ceasefire triggered an escalation of geopolitical risks, yet the US dollar bucked the trend and rebounded from a low point. What are the core reasons behind the data and the conflict?

2026-04-09 21:06:03

GDP downward revision hits the brakes, PCE hits a key level! With bulls and bears locked in a stalemate, is this long lower shadow a bear trap or a pivot point?

The U.S. Department of Commerce released the final reading of Q4 2025 GDP and personal income and spending data for February 2026 (including PCE). Before and after the data release, the U.S. dollar index fluctuated slightly, briefly falling 3 points before rebounding more than 6 points, currently trading at 98.9509; spot gold rose by about $7 in the short term, with the overall market reaction being relatively restrained.

2026-04-09 20:56:47

Just as US Treasury bonds were about to rebound, Hormuz pushed them back down; only two days remain for the showdown between gold bulls and bears.

On Thursday (April 9th), the global financial markets are currently at an extremely delicate balance. Although the previously reached fragile ceasefire agreement has temporarily suppressed some risk aversion, the latest developments show that concerns about shipping safety in the Strait of Hormuz have intensified again. Combining fundamental and technical analysis, the main theme of the market trend in the next 2-3 days will be "data-driven consolidation and correction".

2026-04-09 20:24:20

With secret talks in Islamabad imminent, can silver regain its upward momentum?

Yesterday, after the US and Iran announced a two-week ceasefire agreement, spot silver prices surged to above $77 per ounce. However, Israel's subsequent strikes against Lebanon triggered strong Iranian resentment, causing silver prices to quickly give back their gains. As of Thursday, April 9th, spot silver is trading around $74.50 per ounce, down from yesterday's high. While the ceasefire agreement is temporarily in effect, the market is highly sensitive to the formal US-Iran talks scheduled for April 11th in Islamabad; any developments or unexpected events could reshape risk premiums.

2026-04-09 20:17:44

Gold may repeat the crash of the 1980s.

High interest rates may force central banks to sell gold, leading to a restructuring of the global reserve asset allocation landscape; the Federal Reserve's conservative and lagging stance provides strong support for the US dollar index, further pressuring gold prices.

2026-04-09 20:01:06

Euro/dollar rebound stalls: Can the ECB's sticky pricing strategy counter the risks from the US and Iran?

This article focuses on the latest movements and outlook of the EUR/USD exchange rate. Influenced by the temporary ceasefire between the US and Iran, the euro rebounded sharply from recent lows to around 1.17 against the dollar. However, the fragile peace agreement and the upcoming release of US GDP, PCE, and CPI data keep the market highly cautious. The Fed meeting minutes revealed officials' concerns about the inflationary risks of war, strengthening potential support for the dollar. Meanwhile, ECB pricing stickiness provides resilience for the euro, and the prevailing view is that the euro is likely to rise to the 1.170-1.173 area.

2026-04-09 19:48:09

The US dollar is caught in a pincer movement of two risks: range-bound trading or a desperate counterattack?

On Thursday, April 9th, the US dollar index fluctuated narrowly around 99, continuing its year-to-date trading range of 96.00 to 100.00. Brent crude oil prices rebounded above $97 per barrel, with a cumulative increase of over 8% from recent lows, driving up energy-related assets. However, the previous gains in the stock and bond markets clearly stalled, while the US dollar index saw a technical rebound after touching its 200-day moving average.

2026-04-09 19:31:48

With Ramadan over, the B50 details are entering the "clarification countdown": Who will decide the next direction for Malaysian palm oil?

On Thursday (April 9), the most active June palm oil futures contract on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange (BMD) saw a technical recovery after a sharp correction of over 3% in the previous trading day. Market focus was on the implementation details of Indonesia's B50 biodiesel blending directive.

2026-04-09 18:38:02

The ceasefire has faltered, and Iran has taken a hardline stance, but market risk appetite is expected to recover.

On the 41st day of the Iran-Iraq War, Israel launched a surprise attack on Lebanon just hours after the US-Iran ceasefire, killing 254 people and intensifying the dispute over the ceasefire area. Iran has made a tough statement that it will not compromise on its nuclear program, but why is the start of US-Iran negotiations a high probability event? Gold and technology stocks may see a rebound window, and global risk appetite continues to recover.

2026-04-09 18:33:49

LME copper just hit a three-week high, so why is it already on the countdown to a breakdown?

On Thursday (April 9th), against the backdrop of a complex and volatile global macroeconomic environment, the non-ferrous metals market as a whole showed a clear downward trend. LME copper, after hitting a three-week high on Wednesday, experienced a significant technical pullback today, turning from gains to losses, as market risk aversion intensified.

2026-04-09 17:59:33

With the UK speaking out and the US and Iran focusing on three key issues, gold's safe-haven value is highlighted.

On April 9th, gold prices fluctuated narrowly around 4727 during the Asian and European sessions. The Israeli bombing of Hezbollah disrupted the ceasefire order, causing gold prices to rise and then fall back. British diplomacy focused on three key issues: the Channel route, the Lebanon-Israel conflict, and the UK's negotiating position with Iran. Geopolitical risks continued to escalate, highlighting the safe-haven value of gold.

2026-04-09 17:12:00

Trump calls for another interest rate cut, which may weaken the dollar; the impact of the Iran conflict on oil prices is unlikely to completely subside.

A recent report by Antje Praefcke, a foreign exchange analyst at Commerzbank, emphasizes that although the conflict with Iran may gradually de-escalate, the impact of energy prices will continue to ripple through the overall price level, making a return to pre-war levels unlikely even after the conflict ends. Furthermore, if Trump pressures the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates again for the midterm elections, the US dollar may weaken. This article, combining the latest foreign exchange market data, provides an in-depth analysis of geopolitical and energy tail risks, policy maneuvering, and the global exchange rate transmission path.

2026-04-09 16:55:52

Buy rumors, sell facts? Gold traders keep a close eye on Islamabad.

On Thursday, April 9th, the spot gold market showed a short-term bullish bias amid the two-week ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran, with prices fluctuating around $4720 per ounce. Gold prices initially rose after the agreement was announced, as traders repriced geopolitical risk premiums, but the Israeli military action in Lebanon triggered Iranian discontent, causing some gains to be given back. The ceasefire is currently set to last until at least the following day's negotiations in Islamabad, and market focus quickly shifted to the outcome of the negotiations. Relatively loose financial conditions provide short-term support for gold, but if negotiations break down and conflict resumes, sentiment could quickly reverse.

2026-04-09 16:48:42

The ceasefire eased tensions, but transportation risks remained, causing oil prices to fluctuate slightly.

Brent crude oil prices initially plunged on news of a ceasefire but rebounded slightly to around $97. While market sentiment has eased somewhat due to the de-escalation of the conflict, the Strait of Hormuz remains partially open, and supply risks persist. Current oil prices are relatively stable, but the market is closely monitoring progress in shipping recovery, and a high-level consolidation pattern is expected in the short term.

2026-04-09 16:21:23

Instrument	Current Price	Change
XAU	4771.17	51.99 (1.10%)
XAG	74.818	0.764 (1.03%)
CONC	101.44	7.03 (7.45%)
OILC	98.89	2.74 (2.85%)
USD	98.900	-0.130 (-0.13%)
EURUSD	1.1686	0.0024 (0.20%)
GBPUSD	1.3424	0.0032 (0.24%)
USDCNH	6.8357	0.0037 (0.05%)

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