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Gold climbs as buyers defend $4,000, hawkish Fed expectations limit upside

Gold (XAU/USD) edges higher on Tuesday as buying interest around the $4,000 psychological level supports prices, while traders assess developments in the Middle East and their potential economic fallout. At the time of writing, XAU/USD trades around $4,060, up 1.30% on the day.

Gold (XAU/USD) edges higher on Tuesday as buying interest around the $4,000 psychological level supports prices, while traders assess developments in the Middle East and their potential economic fallout. At the time of writing, XAU/USD trades around $4,060, up 1.30% on the day.

Gold impact rationale

Rising rate-hike or hawkish expectations increase gold's opportunity cost.

  • Source: FXStreet news
  • 2026-07-21
  • rates

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