CNBC
06 Aug 2026, 11:00 UTC · 1h ago
Gold price hits highest level since June on weak payrolls data and Hormuz deal hopes
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CNBC
06 Aug 2026, 11:00 UTC · 1h ago
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Private company hiring slowed considerably in July according to ADP data. — Weaker labor data reduces the likelihood of a Fed rate hike, which lowers the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding assets like gold.
+0.60Iran and Oman are close to agreeing on a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. — Reopening a critical waterway reduces geopolitical risk and is explicitly noted as welcome news for risk assets.
+0.50The U.S. dollar index has fallen to six-week lows following joint U.S.-Japan intervention in the yen. — A weaker dollar generally increases the attractiveness and price of gold for international buyers.
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Japan reportedly sold nearly $60 billion of U.S. Treasuries to fund yen purchases. — Significant liquidation of Treasuries by a major holder can put upward pressure on yields or affect bond market stability.
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