Gold Research

Gold holds steady above $4,050; hawkish Fed bets favor bearish traders

Gold (XAU/USD) remains confined in a range below the $4,100 mark through the early European session on Tuesday as traders opt to wait for further developments surrounding the Middle East crisis.

Gold (XAU/USD) remains confined in a range below the $4,100 mark through the early European session on Tuesday as traders 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
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