Gold (XAU/USD) news & analysis

Why is Gold up or down today?

No major Gold developments in the recent news window. Check the economic calendar below for scheduled events.

Latest news

• Iran War Timeline: Key Moments and Attacks In U.S. and Israel’s Campaign
  www.nytimes.com · 15 hr. ago
• Gold runs hot, equity vol cools - Options Brief - 10 August 2026
  www.home.saxo · 18 min. ago
• Kosdaq circuit breaker triggered as Korean tech stocks surge. Kospi, Nikkei rise.
  investinglive.com · 10 hr. ago
• Weak US Jobs Data Drives $2.5 Billion Gold Futures Surge on Binance
  beincrypto.com · 5 hr. ago
• Gold price forecast: Why 4,432 could decide whether the bullish move extends
  investinglive.com · 4 hr. ago
• Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD appears 'buy-the-dip' trade before the US inflation test
  www.fxstreet.com · 9 hr. ago
• Gold & Silver Surge — Is Platinum the Next Metal to Explode?
  www.gold-eagle.com · 21 hr. ago
• Gold Finally Finds Its 4000 Floor
  www.gold-eagle.com · 21 hr. ago

Upcoming economic events

• 2026-08-10 — Cleveland Fed Inflation Expectations · USD
• 2026-08-10 — FOMC Member Hammack Speaks · USD
• 2026-08-11 — NFIB Small Business Index · forecast 97.8 · USD
• 2026-08-11 — ADP Weekly Employment Change · USD
• 2026-08-11 — Existing Home Sales · forecast 4.05M · USD
• 2026-08-11 — 10-y Bond Auction · USD
• 2026-08-11 — API Weekly Statistical Bulletin · USD
• 2026-08-12 — Core CPI y/y · forecast 2.5% · USD

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• US Dollar Index (DXY)
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Frequently asked questions

What is XAU/USD?

XAU/USD is the price of one troy ounce of gold quoted in US dollars; XAU is the ISO currency code for gold.

What moves the price of gold?

Gold is driven mainly by real (inflation-adjusted) US interest rates, the US dollar, purchases by central banks, safe-haven demand in risk-off periods, and investor positioning.

Is gold a safe-haven asset?

Gold is widely regarded as a safe haven — investors often turn to it during market stress, geopolitical tension, or currency weakness — though its price still fluctuates.

Why is Gold up or down today?

Gold's daily moves are usually driven by shifts in US real interest rates and the dollar, plus safe-haven demand when risk sentiment changes. For the specific driver behind today's move, see the analysis at the top of this page, updated as the news develops.