Kitco
14 Aug 2026, 12:48 UTC · 1h ago
Gold rallies to session high $4,387/oz after retail sales drop -0.6% in July
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Kitco
14 Aug 2026, 12:48 UTC · 1h ago
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U.S. retail sales fell 0.6% in July, significantly missing economist expectations of a 0.1% increase. — A sharp unexpected drop in consumer spending signals economic weakness, typically fueling recession fears and pressuring risk assets.
-0.70Core retail sales (excluding vehicles) declined 0.3% in July, missing the projected 0.2% gain. — The miss in core data suggests a broader trend of weakening consumption beyond volatile categories like automobiles.
-0.50Spot gold prices rallied to a session high of $4,387/oz immediately following the retail sales data release. — Gold typically rallies as a safe-haven asset when economic data suggests a slowdown or potential for lower interest rates.
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