Gold Research

Gold stands firm above $4,400; inflation-driven Fed hike bets support USD and cap gains

Gold (XAU/USD) scales higher for the third consecutive day – also marking the fifth day of a positive move in the previous six – and climbs to its highest level since June 5, around the $4,435 area during the Asian session on Tuesday.

Gold (XAU/USD) scales higher for the third consecutive day – also marking the fifth day of a positive move in the previous six – and climbs to its highest level since June 5, around the $4,435 area during the Asian session on Tuesday.

Gold impact rationale

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

  • Source: FXStreet news
  • 2026-08-11
  • rates

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