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Gold holds above $4,050 as easing inflation fears curb Fed hike bets; USD bounce caps gains

Gold (XAU/USD) struggles to capitalize on a modest weekly bullish gap opening and remains below the $4,100 mark through the Asian session. The US Dollar (USD) stages a modest recovery from its lowest level since June 17 and turns out to be a key factor acting as a headwind for the commodity.

Gold (XAU/USD) struggles to capitalize on a modest weekly bullish gap opening and remains below the $4,100 mark through the Asian session. The US Dollar (USD) stages a modest recovery from its lowest level since June 17 and turns out to be a key factor acting as a headwind for the commodity.

Gold impact rationale

Rising rate-cut or dovish expectations reduce gold's opportunity cost.

  • Source: FXStreet news
  • 2026-08-03
  • rates
  • inflation
  • gold_price_action

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