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Gold holds above $4,050 amid receding Fed hike bets; USD recovery caps gains

Gold (XAU/USD) continues with its struggle to gain any meaningful traction, though it manages to hold above $4,050 through the first half of the European session on Monday.

Gold (XAU/USD) continues with its struggle to gain any meaningful traction, though it manages to hold above $4,050 through the first half of the European session on Monday.

Gold impact rationale

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

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

Topics: gold news, gold price impact, rates