Gold market updates
What happened, when, and why it mattered for gold. These are pegged to a moment — a rate decision, an inflation print, a geopolitical shock — so read the date first. For the mechanisms behind them, start with the explainers.
Market Analysis
A hot inflation print knocked gold below $4,100 before falling yields and a cautious Fed chair pulled it back. Here's what drove the swings and what to watch next.
Market Analysis
Gold trades near $4,214 after a steep retreat from its January 2026 record high. Here's what's driving the decline—and why central banks keep buying the dip.
Central Banks
The Federal Reserve raised rates a quarter point to 3.75%–4% and signaled more may come. Here's why gold dipped near $4,300 but hasn't broken its longer-term uptrend.
Macro
U.S. payrolls jumped 162,000 in August 2026, tripling forecasts and lifting bets on a possible Fed hike. Here's how that collides with gold near $4,400.
Central Banks
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's first Jackson Hole keynote struck a hawkish tone on inflation, sending gold sharply lower toward $4,462 as markets priced in possible rate hikes.
Macro
Ahead of the Sept 15-16 FOMC meeting, expectations have shifted toward a possible rate hike amid energy-led inflation. Here's what that means for gold near $4,371.
Macro
Gold pushed toward seven-week highs after the July U.S. jobs report showed payrolls unexpectedly falling. Here's what the labor data means for the Fed and gold.
Central Banks
The Fed left rates at 3.50%-3.75% for a fifth straight meeting on July 29. Here's why a hawkish pause is steadying gold near $4,000 after a sharp 2026 correction.
Macro
Gold hovers near $4,011 as energy-led inflation returns to the spotlight. Here's how oil and gas prices feed into inflation, and why that matters for gold investors.
Market Analysis
Gold eased toward $4,100 this week despite Middle East conflict, as surging oil and inflation fears revived bets the Fed will stay 'higher for longer.' Here's what's driving the market.
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