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Gold climbs above $4,100 as Middle East tensions underpin prices

The next FOMC meeting is scheduled for July 28-29, with the policy statement and Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's press conference expected on Wednesday, July 29.

Gold Prices Fall Below $4,000 Amid Fed, Geopolitical Uncertainty

Analysts also noted that open interest in COMEX gold futures has fallen sharply since mid-January, reaching levels last seen in 2009.

Gold rises above $4,000 as traders track Middle East tensions, Fed rate outlook

Gold traded above the $4,000 level after ending the previous session 0.2% lower, with investors balancing renewed geopolitical risks against concerns that higher oil prices could keep inflation elevated and reinforce expectations that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates higher for longer.

India Gold Demand Mixed as Jewellery Sales Rise, Imports Fall: WGC

The lower gold prices encouraged jewellery purchases, whereas overall consumer demand remained below normal levels, according to the latest market assessment by the World Gold Council (WGC).

Gold Price Holds Above $4,000: Will Oil Surge Push It Lower?

Meanwhile, Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack joined a growing chorus of officials that argued interest rates may need to rise again.

Gold on track for biggest weekly loss in six as Iran war fans inflation worries

Iran and the United ​States exchanged intensifying fire on Thursday in a week-long escalation that has largely unravelled last month's truce.

U.S. Mint to make $1 gold coin with Trump's face on it

Part of the administration's efforts to commemorate the U.S.' 250th birthday, Bessent said the coin will "honor the enduring legacy of liberty and a lasting symbol of patriotism." 

China Gold Market Ends H1 2026 Lower Despite Strong ETF Inflows

Looking ahead, analysts expect jewellery demand to remain soft, while investment demand will depend on gold price movements and the Chinese equity market performance.

Gold gains over 2% after soft US inflation data

The Consumer Price Index advanced 3.5% in the 12 months through June, after surging 4.2% in May, while core CPI inflation was ​unchanged over the month, after gaining 0.2% in May.

WGC: Gold Declines Amid Firm Dollar and Higher Bond Yields

The WGC noted that financial markets have become more uncertain following the appointment of Kevin Warsh as the new Federal Reserve Chair.

Iraq seizes 375kg of gold in sweeping anti-corruption crackdown

The Iraqi Integrity Commission has prepared legal files to extradite hundreds of suspects currently living abroad and to track down any smuggled assets.

Gold falls below $4,100 as fresh US-Iran strikes stoke inflation fears

Ongoing missile strikes between Washington and Tehran have boosted energy costs, triggering fresh inflation concerns and forcing the US Federal Reserve (Fed) to maintain its higher-for-longer rate stance.

Gold's price is down by more than 25%. Here's what investors should do next

But with gold price dips rare and often temporary, prospective investors should be prepared to move quickly and strategically right now.

Gold ETF Inflows Remain Positive in H1 2026: WGC

North American and European funds lost US$5.5bn and US$818mn, respectively, during the month.

Hong Kong Unveils Trial of New Gold Clearing Platform

As per reports, Hong Kong is also working with the Shanghai Gold Exchange to improve cross-border gold settlement and liquidity.

Gold slips as oil jumps after Trump says Iran peace deal 'over'

Meanwhile, China's central bank on Tuesday reported its biggest monthly ⁠increase ​in gold reserves in more than two and ​a half years in June.

Gold Outlook H2 2026: Fed Hopes Boost Recovery

According to analysts, gold is expected to trade within a broad range for the remainder of the year if global growth remains steady and inflation reports a gradual cool-off.

Gold pulls back from two-week high on stronger dollar; Fed minutes on tap

Data last week showed a marked slowdown in U.S. job growth in June alongside downward revisions to payrolls for the prior two months, leading markets to scale ​back expectations of a near-term Fed rate hike.

Global Central Banks Continue Gold Buying, Add 41 Tonnes in May: WGC

China remained another major buyer, increasing its reserves by 10 tonnes in May.

JPMorgan tweaks gold price target as Fed risks return

Reuters reported that spot gold was up over 2% for the week, even as JPMorgan recently expected a much stronger year-end finish back in June.

Gold and Silver Jump as Weak Jobs Data Crushes Fed Rate-Rise Bets

The chances of a September rate rise also dropped, falling to barely an evens shot according to market pricing tracked by the CME derivatives exchange's FedWatch.

WGC Sees Gold Rebound in H2 2026

According to the council, current prices largely reflect expectations of moderate global economic growth and limited additional rate hikes by the U.S. Fed.

Gold rises on soft jobs data and weaker oil as focus shifts to US payrolls

Oil prices ​fell after Iran and the United States concluded a round of ​indirect talks ⁠on Wednesday, focused on the Strait of Hormuz, but made little headway toward a lasting peace.

Gold Prices Head for Biggest Quarterly Decline in 13 Years

The current decline marks gold's first quarterly loss since 2024 and its sharpest three-month drop since the second quarter of 2013.

Illegal alien captured after federal indictment over Fairhope gold bars scam

Patel, who was in the United States with an expired visa, was also linked to scams in South Carolina and Mississippi.