Gold Futures News - August 2026
WGC reports record central bank gold buying, despite 16% price drop
The World Gold Council (WGC) reported that central banks purchased a record 289 tonnes of gold in Q2 2026. This volume represents the highest second-quarter...
Japan and US Intervene in Currency Markets, Lifting Gold to $4,048
Japan and the United States conducted their first coordinated currency intervention since 2011 on Monday. The joint operation supported the Japanese yen after...
Gold Prices Surge Past $2,800 as Iran Strike Fears Mount — Can Safe-Haven Demand Sustain a Run to $3,000?
Reports that the U.S. and Israel are weighing military strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure as early as this weekend have jolted gold markets, sending...
Gold eyes safe-haven rally, U.S. weighs strike on Iranian energy
The U.S. and Israel are reportedly preparing a military operation against Iranian energy infrastructure as early as this weekend. This development follows July...