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Gold jumps 9% in August as weaker dollar, easing Fed bets boost demand

Gold prices are on a winning streak as US Fed rate hike expectations ease and a weaker dollar boosts overseas demand. Spot gold reached $4,397 an ounce, marking a 9% monthly gain in August, while remaining below January's all-time high of $5,602.

2 min read14 Aug 2026
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Gold, silver prices today: Comex gold and silver erase intraday gains as profit booking, firm dollar weigh

Gold and silver prices fell on August 6 as investors took profits after recent gains. Gold futures dropped to $4,290, while silver retreated to $61.12 per ounce. A stronger US dollar added pressure on precious metals amid easing tensions in the Middle East and weak US job growth data.

2 min read6 Aug 2026
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Gold, silver prices today: Comex gold drops $84, silver slips $2 as US dollar rebounds

Gold and silver prices fell on 31 July amid a stronger US dollar and hawkish Federal Reserve comments. Gold lost $84 per ounce but remained 1.5% higher for July, while silver declined to $57.22, tracking a 4% drop for the month.

2 min read31 Jul 2026
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Gold, silver prices today: Comex gold jumps $144, silver gains $1 as softer US inflation dents dollar

Gold and silver prices rose on 30 July as US inflation eased, prompting a decline in the dollar index. Gold futures reached $4,180, while silver hit $59.17. Both metals extended winning streaks despite earlier monthly losses, and traders reassessed rate hike expectations.

2 min read30 Jul 2026
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Gold, silver prices today: Comex gold and silver recover as Fed keeps rates unchanged, dollar weakens

Gold and silver prices rose over 1% after the U.S. Federal Reserve kept interest rates steady, lowering the dollar and Treasury yields. Gold futures surged to an intraday high of $4,115, while silver reached $59.40. Geopolitical tensions also influenced market movements.

2 min read30 Jul 2026
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Gold, silver prices today: Comex gold and silver slide as stronger dollar, Fed uncertainty weigh

Gold and silver prices faced selling pressure as investors awaited the US Federal Reserve's policy meeting. A stronger US dollar and rising interest rate expectations impacted precious metals, while geopolitical tensions eased, creating a complex market environment for investors.

2 min read28 Jul 2026
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Gold, silver prices today: Comex gold and silver edge higher as easing US-Iran tensions cool oil prices

Gold and silver prices gained on 27 July, buoyed by reduced tensions in the Middle East and lower crude oil costs ahead of the US Federal Reserve's meeting. Gold rose $49 to $4,119, while silver increased by $1.50 to $60.39, reflecting a shift in investor sentiment.

2 min read27 Jul 2026
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Gold, silver prices today: Comex gold rebounds above $4,070; silver at $59 as investors assess Middle East tensions

The prices of precious metals gold and silver increased on 24 July, driven by the Middle Eastern conflict and anticipation of US rate hikes. Gold prices reached an intraday high of $4,073, while silver rose to $58.98, with both metals showing weekly gains amid global market uncertainty.

2 min read24 Jul 2026
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Gold, silver prices today: Comex gold tops $4,170; silver extends winning streak as safe-haven demand rises

Precious metals rallied on 22 July, driven by safe-haven demand amid ongoing Middle East tensions. Gold climbed $95 to $4,171, while silver rose to $61.70, marking significant weekly gains.

2 min read22 Jul 2026
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Gold, silver prices today: Comex gold jumps $73, silver gains $2.55 as traders assess US-Iran peace efforts

Gold and silver prices rose as US-Iran ceasefire talks boosted market sentiment. Despite rising tensions, gold futures reached $4,088 and silver $59.55. Investors await the Fed's rate decision amid inflation concerns, while crude oil prices stayed high, affecting precious metal gains.

2 min read21 Jul 2026