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

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Gold near $4,000 as Fed policy and holds rates, geopolitics shape price lift demand

Gold stayed remained anchored around the $4,000 per ounce per‑ounce level after through July 2026. After the Federal Reserve left rates unchanged in late July 2024. A split Reserve’s 9‑3 vote on a possible hike kept the metal’s support firm, and safe‑haven demand persisted amid Middle‑East tensions, notably Iran‑related risks. The $4,000 mark continued to act as a ceiling for downside moves, with analysts citing it as a strong base for any further upside. In July 2026 the keep policy rates unchanged, spot price of gold was on track briefly slipped to $4,075, a 0.6 % decline, before regaining roughly 2 % for its the month – the first monthly rise gain in five months, again finding firm support near months. Analysts continued to cite the $4,000 level. A brief zone as a firm support floor. The dip to $4,062.22 was linked to profit‑taking and a rebound in the resilient U.S. dollar, which had earlier posted its biggest one‑day decline since early 2023. The Federal Reserve again kept dollar and comments from Fed official Kevin Warsh that holding rates unchanged, while market pricing indicated about a 65 % chance of a rate hike in September. Geopolitical tension resurfaced after a does not preclude future hikes, keeping investors cautious. Safe‑haven demand stayed elevated as Middle‑East tensions, including recent drone attack ignited fires attacks on two gas tankers in Egypt’s port of Damietta, reviving concerns about shipping risks in the Suez Canal and adding Egyptian tankers, added a further safety‑premium premium to gold. In July 2026, spot gold rebounded, gaining roughly 2 % to close near $4,075 after a brief 0.6 % dip, confirming the $4,000 zone as a Central‑bank buying floor. Global demand rose 2 % year‑on‑year, with central banks purchasing 289 tonnes. The rally was bolstered by U.S. June inflation that came in below expectations, easing expectations of further Fed tightening, and by continued Middle‑East tensions that kept safe‑haven demand high. Turkish market prices reflected the trend, with gram gold quoted around prices hovered near 6,400 lira. Across both periods, the The interplay of modest U.S. inflation, a cautious Fed stance, stance and persistent geopolitical uncertainty has repeatedly reinforced the $4,000 support, allowing gold to hold its ground and, at times, chart and post modest gains.

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  1. 2026-07-31 20:51 UTC Gold near $4,000 as Fed holds rates, geopolitics lift demand
  2. 2026-07-31 15:00 UTC Gold near $4,000 as Fed policy and geopolitics shape price
  3. 2026-07-31 10:09 UTC Gold near $4,000 as Fed policy and geopolitics shape price
  4. 2026-07-31 09:48 UTC Gold rises above $4,000 on easing US inflation
  5. 2026-07-30 09:57 UTC Gold steadies near $4,000 as Fed split vote fuels doubt
  6. 2026-07-25 19:24 UTC Gold slips below $4,000 amid Fed hike bets

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