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Gold price jumps as tariff fears swell; traders brace for Iran talks and U.S. jobs report

Gold price jumps as tariff fears swell; traders brace for Iran talks and U.S. jobs report

Gold pushed higher Wednesday, with spot prices up 1.1% to $5,202.28 an ounce as of 2:00 p.m. ET. U.S. gold futures for April delivery closed around 1% above the previous session at $5,226.20, as shifting U.S. tariff moves and fresh Iran tensions had investors moving into havens. “There's an inflationary impact from tariffs and high oil prices,” said Bart Melek, global head of commodity strategy at TD Securities.
25 February 2026
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Gold price hits a three-week high as Trump tariff uncertainty revives safe-haven bids

Gold price hits a three-week high as Trump tariff uncertainty revives safe-haven bids

Gold was firmly higher on Monday, with spot prices jumping 1.8% to $5,198.72 an ounce as of 11:11 a.m. ET, driven in part by renewed tariff jitters linked to U.S. President Donald Trump. April U.S. gold futures added 2.7%, settling at $5,219. Spot gold earlier peaked at its strongest level since Jan. 30, just after reaching a record $5,594.82 on Jan. 29.
23 February 2026
Gold price near $5,070 after Trump tariff jolt — what traders watch next week

Gold price near $5,070 after Trump tariff jolt — what traders watch next week

Gold punched back above $5,000 an ounce Friday, staging a sharp rally late in the week that pushed bullion squarely into focus just before markets reopen on Sunday. By 1908 GMT, spot gold had risen 1.5% to $5,071.48, with U.S. April futures closing up 1.7% at $5,080.90. Spot silver surged 5.8%, landing at $82.92. “He will try to re-establish tariffs using other statutes, which will promote volatility,” said independent metals trader Tai Wong. Markets are still reflecting expectations for two quarter-point Fed cuts this year, beginning in June.
21 February 2026
Gold price dips below $5,000 in holiday-thin trade as dollar firms; Fed minutes next

Gold price dips below $5,000 in holiday-thin trade as dollar firms; Fed minutes next

Gold took a more than 1% hit on Monday, with spot prices tumbling below $5,000 an ounce as the U.S. dollar strengthened and thin holiday volumes set the tone. Spot bullion dropped 1.3% to $4,976.37 per ounce as of 1619 GMT. U.S. Comex gold futures for April delivery also softened, down 1% at $4,996.60. “Gold is range-trading around $5,000/oz in a week with lower liquidity due to holidays,” said UBS analyst Giovanni Staunovo. MarketPulse's Zain Vawda at OANDA clipped his medium-term target, now looking for $5,100–$5,200 instead of $5,500.
16 February 2026
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Gold price slips from $5,000-plus as stocks rally; US payrolls, inflation loom

Gold price slips from $5,000-plus as stocks rally; US payrolls, inflation loom

Gold slipped 0.5% to $5,040.47 an ounce by 0900 GMT, cooling off after last week’s record high of $5,594.82 from Jan. 29. April U.S. gold futures were also down, shedding 0.3% to $5,062.60. A firmer dollar, up 0.1%, and renewed strength in global equities—particularly as Tokyo extended gains following Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s victory—dampened safe-haven interest. “The return of risk appetite has weighed on gold prices,” said ActivTrades analyst Ricardo Evangelista.
10 February 2026
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Gold price snaps back above $5,000 as dollar slips ahead of U.S. jobs, CPI

Gold price snaps back above $5,000 as dollar slips ahead of U.S. jobs, CPI

Gold punched back above $5,000 an ounce early Monday as the dollar lost ground, shifting attention toward upcoming U.S. data after a volatile open to February. By 9:30 a.m. ET, spot gold was higher by 1.2% at $5,018.56 an ounce, with U.S. gold futures for April delivery up 1.3% to $5,042.20. “The big mover today is the U.S. dollar,” said Bart Melek, global head of commodity strategy at TD Securities. The greenback slid 0.8%, and traders held on to expectations for at least two quarter-point rate cuts this year.
9 February 2026
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Gold price above $5,000 again as dollar slips; U.S. jobs and CPI tests loom

Gold price above $5,000 again as dollar slips; U.S. jobs and CPI tests loom

Gold stayed above the $5,000 mark on Monday, with spot prices touching $5,012.53 an ounce by 0948 GMT, up 1.1%. That followed Friday’s 4% surge. U.S. gold futures for April picked up the same, trading at $5,033.70. A weaker U.S. dollar and looming economic releases kept the metal buoyant. “Gold reclaims its role as a neutral sovereign asset,” XS.com senior analyst Rania Gule said, noting traders are now factoring in at least two quarter-point cuts in 2026.
9 February 2026
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Dow rebounds toward 50,000 as tech snaps back; bitcoin and gold claw higher while Amazon capex rattles AI bets

Dow rebounds toward 50,000 as tech snaps back; bitcoin and gold claw higher while Amazon capex rattles AI bets

Stocks snapped back on Friday, reversing course after three straight sessions of selling that dragged down big tech and other risk plays. By 12:10 p.m. ET, the Dow was up 989.72 points, or 2.02%, sitting at 49,898.44. The S&P 500 added 1.56%, while the Nasdaq jumped 1.69%, according to Reuters data. “The market looks like it was getting a bit overdone to the downside,” said Robert Pavlik, senior portfolio manager at Dakota Wealth.
6 February 2026
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Gold price rebounds after violent selloff as traders brace for more volatility

Gold price rebounds after violent selloff as traders brace for more volatility

Gold prices bounced back Friday following a steep drop, as global stocks slipped again and ongoing U.S.-Iran tensions nudged investors toward safe havens. Spot gold jumped 1.9% to $4,859.43 an ounce by 0923 GMT. Silver also gained, with spot silver up 4.2% at $74.22. Meanwhile, U.S. gold futures for April slipped 0.1% to $4,883.10. Kelvin Wong, senior market analyst at OANDA, noted that safe-haven demand is creeping back, though the market remains “very near-term choppy” after last week’s selloff.
6 February 2026
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