Market Insights
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Macro
Ahead of the Sept 15-16 FOMC meeting, expectations have shifted toward a possible rate hike amid energy-led inflation. Here's what that means for gold near $4,371.
Macro
Gold pushed toward seven-week highs after the July U.S. jobs report showed payrolls unexpectedly falling. Here's what the labor data means for the Fed and gold.
Market Analysis
Gold is trading near $4,235/oz after a sharp one-day jump. Here's a plain-English guide to what pushes the gold price up on any given day in 2026.
Central Banks
The Fed left rates at 3.50%-3.75% for a fifth straight meeting on July 29. Here's why a hawkish pause is steadying gold near $4,000 after a sharp 2026 correction.
Central Banks
The Fed cut rates three times in late 2025 before pausing in 2026. Here's how interest-rate policy drives gold, and what the current pause means for prices near $4,088.
Macro
Gold hovers near $4,011 as energy-led inflation returns to the spotlight. Here's how oil and gas prices feed into inflation, and why that matters for gold investors.
Market Analysis
Gold eased toward $4,100 this week despite Middle East conflict, as surging oil and inflation fears revived bets the Fed will stay 'higher for longer.' Here's what's driving the market.
Education
With gold trading near $4,069 an ounce on July 1, 2026, here's a plain-English guide to what the price actually represents and the forces that move it.
Central Banks
Official-sector gold demand has stayed elevated for a third straight year. Here's what's driving it — and why it matters for prices.
Education
A stronger dollar usually pressures gold. We break down the mechanics — and the moments when that correlation breaks down.
Guides
Spot price, dealer premiums, and momentum: a practical guide to making sense of daily gold moves without overreacting.