Gold held near record highs Thursday, consolidating after a shooting star reversal. Traders watch closely for signs of strength or continuation before the next move.

Natural gas reversed higher after testing 20-Day support, signaling the first completed pullback of the uptrend and setting the stage for a potential advance toward $3.20 and higher.

A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on August 13, 2025 in New York.ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images AI optimism is driving the S&P 500 price-to-book ...