Gold Research

Gold flat lines above $4,100 as Fed hike bets cap gains while weak USD lends support

Gold (XAU/USD) extends its sideways consolidative price moves heading into the European session on Thursday and holds above the $4,100 mark, within striking distance of an over two-week high touched the previous day.

Gold (XAU/USD) extends its sideways consolidative price moves heading into the European session on Thursday and holds above the $4,100 mark, within striking distance of an over two-week high touched the previous day.

Gold impact rationale

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

  • Source: FXStreet news
  • 2026-07-23
  • rates
  • price_action

Topics: gold news, gold price impact, rates, price_action