
Gold price falls as US yields surge, pressuring bullion
Gold price falls as US yields surge, pressuring bullion
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Gold price falls as US yields surge, pressuring bullion

Pound Sterling Price News and Forecast: GBP/USD steadies as weak US data counters Iran risk

The American currency managed to gain some ground as demand for safe-haven assets increased.

Gold market pressure builds as fiscal deficits, heavy Treasury issuance and oil risk keep long yields elevated despite weaker jobs and contained inflation.
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Key levels currently in play: AUD/USD, USD/CAD and more [Video]

The rally has extended more than 3.8% from the June low with the bulls now facing the pivotal resistance. Battle lines drawn.

Over the last 3 trading sessions, the Canadian dollar has shown signs of strength, reflected in a USD/CAD decline of nearly -0.43%, marking a short-term bearish bias. This pressure has held steady following the release of Canada's inflation data and amid expectations of progress in tariff negotiations, keeping the Canadian currency from losing ground.

Euro consolidates below two-month high as US Dollar steadies

Gold expected to trade range-bound despite increasing bets of a Fed rate pause

Silver continues to see a lot of noisy and choppy trading. This is a market that continues to watch headlines and the effects of those headlines on interest rates.

Gold: Price holds despite higher yields – Commerzbank

Gold pulls back from major resistance barrier on Tuesday, as we continue to see a lot of interest rate noise as well.

This report provides a financial analysis for the week of August 17, 2026. It covers market expectations ahead of the July FOMC minutes, noting the debate between inflation risks and a cooling labor market.

Market participants are looking ahead to the publication of the July FOMC meeting minutes on Wednesday, August 19, seeking insight into the central bank's debate on future interest rate moves following its 9–3 decision to keep the benchmark target range at 3.50%–3.75%. Although these discussions occurred before the August 7 non-farm payrolls (NFP) report, analysts will examine the text to determine whether persistent inflation risks or cooling labor market momentum—underscored by slowing hiring and an unexpected drop of 23,000 jobs in July—will play a larger role in shaping the Fed's decision at the September meeting.

Euro: Range-bound before FOMC against US Dollar – ING