Gold hits three-month high ahead of US inflation data and Fed speech
Gold prices extended gains to a three-month high above $4,636 as investors focused on upcoming US inflation data and Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's speech at Jackson Hole.
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Gold prices extended gains to a three-month high above $4,636 as investors focused on upcoming US inflation data and Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's speech at Jackson Hole.
Examining the historical evidence reveals that gold has preserved purchasing power over very long periods, but its performance as an inflation hedge is less reliable over shorter time frames.
Bitcoin dropped from a January high of $95,000 to below $60,000 by the end of June. On Friday it rose above $77,000, capping a strong week alongside gold.
Gold has risen 3% over the past week, while silver is gaining against gold. Copper remains stagnant and oversold. Treasury Secretary Besant's comments and geopolitical tensions are influencing the metals markets.
Gold rose to $4,544 during Asian trading on Friday, its highest since early June, supported by renewed US dollar selling and expectations that the Federal Reserve may hold off on rate hikes. However, geopolitical tensions and higher oil prices kept gains in check.
Spot gold and silver could break their 2026 highs if prices remain above $4,500 and $67.00 for the next ten trading sessions, according to Asian metals market commentary.
Gold retreated from its highest level since early June as hawkish FOMC minutes and US‑Iran tensions lifted the dollar. Falling bond yields may cap the downside.
Gold climbed sharply on Wednesday, breaching $4,480 as US Treasury buybacks pushed yields lower, even as Fed minutes revealed three officials dissented in favour of a rate hike.
Gold rose nearly 1% on Wednesday, helped by a softer US dollar and a pullback in long-term Treasury yields. Investors await the release of the Federal Reserve's July meeting minutes.