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Gold news for August 15, 2026

After reaching a 10-week high, gold saw profit-taking and a sharp selloff, briefly testing $4,300. It has since rebounded to $4,392, supported by a weaker US dollar, fading Fed rate hike expectations, and rising inflation expectations. Geopolitical news, such as Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon, also contributed to the price swings.

How the day unfolded

  1. Gold saw sharp swings, climbing to a 10-week high after a weak jobs report, then pulling back on profit-taking and a brief dollar recovery. Later gains were tied to renewed dollar selling, fading Fed rate hike bets, and rising inflation expectations. The metal also reacted to PPI data, which drove both the initial run-up and the subsequent correction.

  2. Gold has been volatile, climbing toward $4,400 after weak jobs data, then pulling back sharply on profit-taking and PPI data. The metal rebounded as the US dollar weakened and inflation expectations rose, while sentiment indicators remain in focus. Traders are now watching upcoming data prints for further cues.

  3. Gold has been volatile, reaching a two-month high before pulling back on profit-taking, with PPI data cited as causing both moves. The metal has also been supported by a weak jobs report, a softer dollar, fading Fed rate hike bets, and rising inflation expectations, though sentiment has crashed to 51. Sharp selloffs and rebounds indicate the market remains sensitive to economic data and positioning.

  4. Gold reached a two-month high near $4,400 before pulling back on profit-taking, testing $4,300 and later rebounding to $4,392. The swings follow jobs data showing a loss of 23,000 positions, PPI data, and shifts in US dollar sentiment, with fading Fed rate hike bets and higher inflation expectations supporting the metal. Sentiment has dropped to 51, while inflation expectations rose, keeping gold volatile.

  5. Gold has seen sharp swings, reaching a two-month high before pulling back on profit-taking and PPI data, while also rebounding as US Dollar selling picked up and inflation expectations rose. Sentiment has weakened, and fading peace hopes are viewed as a key factor for upcoming trading. The metal's volatility reflects shifting market expectations around inflation and Federal Reserve policy.

  6. Gold has swung between gains and losses, reaching a 10-week high before profit-taking dragged it to test $4,300. The metal rebounded to $4,392 as US dollar selling and fading Fed rate hike expectations supported prices, though fading peace hopes have been fueling a sell-off. Traders now look to key data later this week.

  7. Gold pulled back sharply from a 10-week high as traders locked in profits, with the metal testing $4,300 before rebounding to around $4,392. The swings reflect a mix of profit-taking after the recent run, while support emerged from US dollar selling, fading Fed rate hike bets, rising inflation expectations, and geopolitical tensions from Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon. Sentiment has turned cautious, with recent data prints and a drop in market sentiment to 51 influencing the metal's moves.

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