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19 Aug 2026, 12:41 UTC · 1h ago
Gold firms as softer dollar offsets oil-led yield pressure - Kitco AM Report
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19 Aug 2026, 12:41 UTC · 1h ago
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Markets currently price a two-thirds probability that the Federal Reserve will hold rates steady in September, with a one-third probability of a hike. — Interest rate expectations are the primary driver for precious metals and risk assets; a shift toward holding rates supports gold.
+0.40Conflicting reports on the status of the Strait of Hormuz and a recent projectile strike near Oman are maintaining an inflation-risk premium in oil prices. — Geopolitical instability in key oil corridors drives energy prices higher, which can fuel inflation and increase defensive demand for gold.
+0.30The U.S. dollar index is softening, providing upward support for spot gold and silver prices. — Precious metals are inversely correlated with the USD; a weaker dollar makes these assets cheaper for international buyers.
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Major Asian equity markets saw significant declines overnight, with South Korea's Kospi falling 5.7% and Japan's Nikkei 225 losing 3.2%. — Sharp declines in major global indices signal weakened risk appetite among investors.
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