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Gold news for August 1, 2026

Gold prices edged higher above $4,100 as traders trimmed Fed hike bets, while central bank buying offset ETF outflows, according to ING. Mining firms like AngloGold saw profits rise on higher bullion prices, though record output and rising costs per ounce were highlighted. The metal's gains lagged the falling dollar, and Indian gold prices dipped, reflecting mixed market signals.

How the day unfolded

  1. Gold prices have recently cooled, with spot prices in India falling, even as the metal has not kept pace with a weakening dollar. On the supply side, miners like AngloGold have reported record output and higher costs, though profits were buoyed by stronger bullion prices. Meanwhile, demand dynamics appear mixed, as central bank purchases are offsetting outflows from gold-backed ETFs.

  2. Gold prices edged higher above $4,100 as traders trimmed Fed hike bets, while central bank buying offset ETF outflows. Major producer AngloGold reported a 58% rise in quarterly profit, driven by higher bullion prices, despite record output and higher costs per ounce. The metal's moves come amid questions about its performance relative to a falling dollar.

  3. Gold prices edged higher above $4,100 as traders trimmed expectations for Federal Reserve rate hikes, while central bank buying continued to offset ETF outflows. At the same time, miners are reporting record output levels, higher production costs, and improved profits driven by elevated bullion prices. However, gold has not kept pace with a weakening dollar, and Indian prices fell, highlighting mixed demand dynamics across regions.

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