Gold futures are a little-known yet highly influential part of the gold market. These contracts allow investors to speculate on the yellow metal’s performance. While bought and sold like standard paper assets, gold futures also play a significant role in shaping the spot price of gold. Understanding this critical market dynamic provides valuable insight into the behind-the-scenes mechanics of the world’s most active precious metals market. Gold futures are legally binding agreements between buyers and sellers for the delivery of a certain amount of gold at a specific date in the future. These contracts are publicly ... (full story)