Gold Jumps Past $4,100 Again as Fed, Iran Fears Hit Market

Gold bounced above $4,100 an ounce on Thursday, lifted by a weaker dollar after the metal hit its lowest point since July 1. Ongoing U.S.-Iran clashes kept traders focused on inflation and rate risks. Spot gold was up 0.8% at $4,106.82 an ounce as of 0901 GMT. U.S. August futures were also up 0.8% at $4,116.40. “Gold is trying to form a bottom today as dollar strength eases,” said Nikos Tzabouras, senior market analyst at Jefferies-owned Tradu.com.

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Gold Price Near $4,830 Faces Monday Test After Hormuz Reversal Revives Safe-Haven Risk

Gold Watch: $4,500 Level in Focus for Next Move

Gold held close to $4,500 an ounce heading into the weekend, logging a second week of losses. Oil-fueled inflation concerns and rising Federal Reserve rate-hike bets offset some safe-haven demand for bullion. StoneX’s Rhona O’Connell said investors are “fixed upon Hormuz,” tying risks around the Strait of Hormuz to supply chain fears, inflation and chances for higher rates.
23 May 2026
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Gold Price Forecast: This Week’s Rally Puts $4,800 Back in Play, But Iran and Fed Risks Loom

Gold Price Forecast: This Week’s Rally Puts $4,800 Back in Play, But Iran and Fed Risks Loom

Gold wrapped up the week in positive territory, bouncing back from its lowest point in a month. Investors were positioning for a potential U.S.-Iran peace agreement that could help ease the oil price shock and take some pressure off the Federal Reserve’s policy stance. Spot gold climbed 0.7% to $4,719.68 an ounce as of 1745 GMT on Friday, notching a 2.3% weekly gain. U.S. gold futures finished 0.4% higher at $4,730.70.
9 May 2026
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Gold Price Today Jumps Above $4,800 as Dollar Slides and Iran Talk Hopes Cool Oil

Gold Price Today Jumps Above $4,800 as Dollar Slides and Iran Talk Hopes Cool Oil

Gold prices surged Tuesday, with spot gold up 1.5% at $4,808.69 an ounce by 11:31 a.m. ET as the dollar lost ground and oil retreated on optimism around potential U.S.-Iran talks. U.S. gold futures advanced 1.4% to $4,833.10. Silver shot up 4.7%, platinum gained 0.9%, palladium dipped 0.2%. “Lower dollar, lower oil” was giving bullion a boost, according to Bob Haberkorn at RJO Futures.
14 April 2026
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Gold Price Today Holds Near $4,670 as Iran Deadline and Fed Rate Fears Cap Bullion (Reuters)

Gold Price Today Holds Near $4,670 as Iran Deadline and Fed Rate Fears Cap Bullion (Reuters)

Gold hovered just under $4,670 an ounce on Monday, clawing back after slipping earlier. Traders are eyeing President Donald Trump’s final Tuesday deadline for Iran to strike a deal over the Strait of Hormuz, even as they scale back expectations for U.S. rate cuts. By 11:22 a.m. ET, spot gold was flat at $4,669.27, following a 1% drop earlier in the session. U.S. gold futures tacked on 0.3% to $4,694.50.
6 April 2026
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Gold Price Today: Bullion Jumps Over 2%, but March Still Heads for Worst Month Since 2008

Gold Price Today: Bullion Jumps Over 2%, but March Still Heads for Worst Month Since 2008

Gold jumped over 2% Tuesday, with spot prices hitting $4,608.16 per ounce and U.S. futures at $4,639.00. Still, that rebound couldn’t reverse what’s now set to be bullion’s sharpest monthly drop since October 2008. Silver surged 4.9% to $73.37. Platinum climbed 1.2% and palladium picked up 2.6%. Despite the day’s moves, all three metals are still on track to finish March lower.
31 March 2026
Gold Price Today Holds Near $4,409 After Four-Month Low as Oil, Rates Upend Safe-Haven Trade

Gold Price Today Holds Near $4,409 After Four-Month Low as Oil, Rates Upend Safe-Haven Trade

Gold hovered right around $4,409 an ounce on Tuesday, sticking close to levels seen after Monday’s slide to a four-month low. Traders were caught between ongoing tensions in the Middle East and the threat of stubborn inflation and higher rates. By 11:00 a.m. ET, spot gold was almost flat at $4,408.77, with April U.S. gold futures unchanged at $4,409.30. Silver climbed 1.1%, platinum moved up 0.7%, and palladium slipped 1.3%. “If the war continues and energy prices keep grinding higher, it’s not great news for gold,” said Bart Melek, global head of commodity strategy at TD Securities.
24 March 2026
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Gold Price Today: Bullion Steadies Near $4,400 After Monday’s Violent Selloff

Gold Price Today: Bullion Steadies Near $4,400 After Monday’s Violent Selloff

Gold hovered just below $4,400 an ounce on Tuesday, still feeling the sting of Monday’s steep drop — one of the biggest turnarounds in years. Traders found themselves squeezed between haven buying fueled by war and a growing worry that surging energy prices could prevent any relief on interest rates. Spot gold eased 0.2% to $4,396.74 as of 0820 GMT, after plunging over 8% the previous session before managing to pare some of those losses.
24 March 2026
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Gold Price Today: Bullion Rebounds From Four-Month Low After Trump Pauses Iran Energy Strikes

Gold Price Today: Bullion Rebounds From Four-Month Low After Trump Pauses Iran Energy Strikes

Gold clawed back some ground Monday after hitting a four-month trough, with prices recovering as U.S. President Donald Trump held off on strikes targeting Iranian power plants and energy sites. Early selling left bullion deeply in negative territory, however. Spot gold slipped 0.4% to $4,470.36 an ounce, after tumbling over 8% earlier to $4,097.99. U.S. gold futures shed 2.2%, landing at $4,471.60.
23 March 2026
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Gold Price Week Ahead: Why Bullion Faces a Volatile Open as Fed Bets and Iran Tensions Collide

Gold Price Week Ahead: Why Bullion Faces a Volatile Open as Fed Bets and Iran Tensions Collide

Gold kicks off the week under pressure—spot prices slumped 1.8% to $4,563.64 an ounce late Friday, locking in a third consecutive weekly decline. U.S. gold futures ended at $4,574.90. Silver, platinum, and palladium were hit as well. Metals were "especially wobbly" after this week’s drop on rate-hike jitters, according to independent trader Tai Wong. With fresh U.S.-Iran threats surfacing Sunday, traders are bracing for what could be a jumpy market open.
22 March 2026
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