VanEck Merk Gold ETF (OUNZ) News Today

VanEck Merk Gold ETF (OUNZ) is trading in line with broader gold market movements driven by U.S. dollar fluctuations, Fed commentary and global demand trends. Below are key developments from the last 24–36 hours that may influence OUNZ’s performance.

• Positive Sentiment: Gold attempts to settle above the $3,350 level as the U.S. dollar pulls back, offering support for bullion-linked ETFs.Gold (XAUUSD), Silver, Platinum Forecasts – Gold Attempts To Settle Above The $3350 Level
• Positive Sentiment: Weekly outlook notes persistent dip-buying in gold, underscoring demand resilience that can buoy OUNZ.Gold Weekly Price Outlook – Gold Continues to See Buyers on Dips
• Positive Sentiment: Intraday grind confirms noise around a larger range, but analysts favor “buy on the dip” for gold.Gold Price Outlook – Gold Continues to Grind
• Positive Sentiment: Precious metals miners rallied as gold edged higher on a softer dollar, reflecting ETF-relevant metal strength.Precious metals stocks shine as gold edges higher on weaker dollar
• Positive Sentiment: Michigan consumer sentiment increased and inflation expectations eased, weighing on the dollar and lifting gold.Michigan Consumer Sentiment Rises to 61.8; U.S. Dollar Tests Session Lows
• Positive Sentiment: Gold price gained as the greenback backed off, a dynamic that typically supports gold-tracking funds.Gold price gains as greenback backs off
• Positive Sentiment: Bullish bias remains intact with gold holding above its 50-day moving average despite Fed pressure.Gold (XAUUSD) Price Forecast: Bullish Bias Holds Above 50-Day MA Despite Fed Pressure
• Positive Sentiment: Tariff concerns and Fed dovish cues pushed gold near $3,346, indicating buyers remain active near key levels.Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: Waller Fuels Cut Talk, Data Caps Upside
• Positive Sentiment: Gold rebounded off key support, reclaiming moving averages and hinting at a potential breakout.Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Rebounds Following Deeper Pullback
• Positive Sentiment: India’s June gold investment demand was strong, a trend that supports global ETF inflows.India's gold market sees strong investment demand in June, but imports and jewelry sales slide – WGC's Chacko
• Positive Sentiment: China’s spot, futures and ETF volumes stood out in H1 as PBoC gold purchases continued in June.China's gold market sees standout spot, futures, and ETF performance in H1, PBoC purchases continue in June – World Gold Council
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts warn that eroding Fed credibility could spark the next gold rally, benefiting bullion ETFs.Eroding Fed credibility could be gold's next catalyst, analysts warn
• Positive Sentiment: Big banks are allocating more capital to gold amid market volatility, potentially driving ETF liquidity.Big Banks Are Spinning Market Chaos Into Gold
• Neutral Sentiment: Key intraday price entry levels outlined for active traders may attract short-term flows without signaling a trend change.Gold market analysis for July 18 - Key intra-day price entry levels for active traders
• Neutral Sentiment: Similar intraday levels for July 17 were published, reflecting ongoing range-bound activity.Gold market analysis for July 17 - key intra-day price entry levels for active traders
• Neutral Sentiment: Gold held near session highs even as U.S. housing starts rose 4.6%, showing mixed drivers at play.Gold prices holding near session highs as U.S. housing starts increase 4.6% in June
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts detail how Fed signals and trade tariffs are shaping gold’s range-bound outlook.Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: Fed Signals and Tariffs Shape Outlook
• Neutral Sentiment: Hamak Gold appoints economist Arthur Laffer to its advisory board, boosting that gold explorer’s stock but with limited ETF relevance.Hamak Gold surges after appointing Laffer Curve inventor to new advisory board
• Neutral Sentiment: Orosur Mining shares jump on high-grade drill results, highlighting sector M&A and exploration dynamics outside bullion ETFs.Orosur shares surge 17% on thick, high-grade gold hits at Pepas
• Neutral Sentiment: Technical analysis suggests gold remains sideways while silver corrects from overbought levels.Gold (XAUUSD) and Silver Technical Analysis: Is a Major Rally Ahead?
• Neutral Sentiment: Thursday’s grind continued, confirming gold is range-bound and attracting short-term traders.Gold Price Outlook – Gold Continues to Grind on Thursday
• Negative Sentiment: Gold weakened as the USDX ticked higher, pressuring bullion funds.Gold weaker as USDX upticks
• Negative Sentiment: Gold moved lower mid-week amid broader risk-on equity gains.Gold Moves Lower; Lucid Group Shares Jump
• Negative Sentiment: Spot gold slid below $3,320 after the Philly Fed survey unexpectedly rose to 15.9.Spot gold slides below $3,320/oz after Philly Fed survey rises to 15.9 in July
• Negative Sentiment: Gold dipped as the greenback strengthened, undercutting bullion’s safe-haven appeal.Gold price down amid rise in greenback
• Negative Sentiment: U.S. retail sales jumped 6% in June, boosting the dollar and weighing on gold prices.Gold prices sink as U.S. retail sales numbers jump 6% in June
• Negative Sentiment: Gold fell to session lows after U.S. weekly jobless claims dropped more than expected.Gold prices fall to session lows after U.S. weekly jobless claims drop to 221k
• Negative Sentiment: Strengthening dollar amid fading Powell risk sent gold toward its 50-day MA, pressuring near-term momentum.Gold (XAUUSD) Price Forecast: Dollar Strength Sends Gold Into 50-Day MA as Powell Risk Fades