World Gold Council

US‑Iran conflict escalates, strikes and market volatility

1721 clusters · 4981 sources · last updated about 2 hours ago

Latest: US and Israel plan weekend bombing of Iran's energy infrastructure

After a two‑week pause announced in late July, U.S. airstrikes against Iran resumed in early August, targeting IRGC command centres, missile and drone sites and maritime surveillance facilities. The renewed offensive fol

Gold price near $4,000 amid central‑bank buying

4 clusters · 49 sources · last updated about 10 hours ago

Latest: Gold Seen as Global Reserve Currency Amid Central Bank Purchases

Gold continued to trade around the $4,000 level in late July 2026, with spot prices hovering near $4,095‑$4,105 per ounce. The Federal Reserve left rates unchanged at 3.5‑3.75 %, while a modest dip in core PCE inflation,

Gold near $4,000 as Fed holds rates, geopolitics lift demand

6 clusters · 81 sources · last updated about 14 hours ago

Latest: Gold prices on track for first monthly rise in five months

Gold remained anchored around the $4,000 per‑ounce level through July 2026. After the Federal Reserve’s 9‑3 vote to keep policy rates unchanged, spot gold briefly slipped to $4,075, a 0.6 % decline, before regaining roug

UAE gold market dynamics

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated about 17 hours ago

Latest: Dubai Gold Prices Stable as Jewellery Demand Slumps 17% in Q2 2026

In early July 2026, gold prices in the United Arab Emirates slipped as global market weakness spread to the region's precious‑metal sector. By the end of the month, Dubai’s gold price had largely steadied, falling only m

India gold market: volatility persists

127 clusters · 268 sources · last updated about 19 hours ago

Latest: India gold prices climb on July 31, 2026

Late July 2026 continued to see sharp swings in South‑Asian bullion markets. After a modest correction on July 23, Indian 24‑carat gold opened on July 24 around ₹1.42 lakh per 10 g, slipped 0.6 % and rebounded to about ₹

Silver market reaction to Fed policy

3 clusters · 8 sources · last updated about 24 hours ago

Latest: US Silver and Gold Prices Rise Amid Weak Dollar and Fed Split

In early July, silver prices slipped after a prior surge driven by expectations of Federal Reserve actions, sparking debate over the metal’s effectiveness as an inflation hedge. By late July, traders saw a possible turni

Gold demand up, China imports surge, banks buy

69 clusters · 215 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Central banks boost gold purchases in Q2, Russia sells

Gold prices have remained volatile since the January 2026 peak of $5,405 per ounce, with global demand staying above 5,000 t, underscoring the metal’s hedge function. Central banks continued their record‑pace accumulatio

Bank revisions of 2026‑27 gold price outlook

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Commerzbank cuts gold price outlook as central banks boost purchases

In early July 2026, HSBC and other major banks trimmed their 2026‑27 gold price forecasts, citing a more hawkish stance from the Federal Reserve. By the end of the month, Commerzbank announced a further downgrade, reduci