Gold Research

Gold flat lines above $4,050 as Fed hike bets and Iran uncertainty support safe-haven USD

Gold (XAU/USD) seesaws between tepid gains and minor losses during the Asian session on Tuesday as traders seem hesitant and opt to wait for further developments surrounding the Middle East crisis.

Gold (XAU/USD) seesaws between tepid gains and minor losses during the Asian session on Tuesday as traders seem hesitant and opt to wait for further developments surrounding the Middle East crisis.

Gold impact rationale

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

  • Source: FXStreet news
  • 2026-08-04
  • risk
  • rates
  • gold_price_action

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