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Posted August 26, 2026 at 10:00 am
In this market update, Jim Iuorio of JI Financial Strategies breaks down the fundamental factors driving gold’s recent breakout from the $4,000 consolidation level. After a steep 26% pullback from its January highs, gold spent six weeks range-bound before a major geopolitical catalyst shifted the narrative.
Iuorio explores the potential hidden motives behind the U.S. Treasury’s coordinated currency intervention with the Bank of Japan. He questions whether the move was simply an act of goodwill toward Japan, or a calculated effort to prevent the BOJ from liquidating a portion of its $1.1 trillion in U.S. Treasury holdings to support the yen. With the Treasury market already facing massive supply challenges and 10-year yields climbing from 3.95% in March to recent highs around 4.75%, the prospect of a major seller entering the market is a significant concern for long-term bond demand.
How does this impact the precious metals market? Iuorio analyzes how these shifting dynamics in bonds are rippling into gold. He also highlights a key structural tailwind returning to the market: the resurgence of central bank gold buying, specifically from China, following a brief pause caused by a stronger U.S. dollar.
For retail traders navigating these global catalysts, the ability to react in real-time is crucial. Iuorio discusses how the recent introduction of 24/7 trading for CME Group gold futures gives traders the flexibility to manage risk and express directional views immediately when major macroeconomic or geopolitical news breaks overnight or on weekends.
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Originally Posted August 25, 2026
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