Trading volume of gold futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange has decreased, while trading volume of silver and copper has stopped falling and rebounded.

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06/02/2026
The Shanghai Gold Exchange released data on trading volumes and open interest for gold, silver, and copper. The trading volume of gold futures decreased, while silver and copper trading volumes rebounded. The open interest for all three commodities decreased, indicating signs of market recovery. The trading volume for gold futures was 267,752 contracts, a decrease of 18,763 contracts from the previous trading day. The open interest was 402,728 contracts, a decrease of 4,915 contracts. The trading volume for silver futures was 208,656 contracts, an increase of 69,108 contracts from the previous trading day. The open interest was 137,327 contracts, a decrease of 5,903 contracts. The trading volume for copper futures was 85,349 contracts, an increase of 1,243 contracts from the previous trading day. The open interest was 278,836 contracts, a decrease of 1,347 contracts.