Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Gold hits two-week high amid softer dollar
Gold prices reached their highest level in two weeks on Wednesday.
This happened because the U.S. dollar became weaker, making gold cheaper for buyers outside the U.S. Additionally, investors are waiting to see what the U.S. Federal Reserve will do with interest rates next week.
Some experts think gold might not go much higher because oil prices are rising, which could lead to higher interest rates.
The U.S. is also trying to negotiate with Iran, but there are tensions in the Middle East that are affecting gold prices.
Gold hit a two-week high of $4,165.87 per ounce.
U.S. gold futures settled at $4,151.90 per ounce.
Weaker dollar and technical buying boosted gold prices.
Oil prices rose to a near six-week high due to Middle East tensions.
Fed likely to keep interest rates steady for the rest of 2026, with two hikes expected by March 2025.
- Who
- Investors, traders, and analysts
- What
- Gold prices hit a two-week high
- When
- Wednesday, July 22
- Where
- Global markets
- Why
- Due to a softer dollar, technical buying, and anticipation of the Fed's interest rate decision
Bullish Factors
Bearish Factors
Market Sentiment
Bullish Factors
Weaker dollar and technical buying boost gold prices.
Bearish Factors
Underlying bearish fundamentals may cap upside gains.
Interest Rates
Bullish Factors
Lower interest rates could increase gold's appeal.
Bearish Factors
Higher interest rates diminish the appeal of non-yielding gold.
Geopolitical Tensions
Bullish Factors
Lingering Middle East tensions support gold as a safe haven.
Bearish Factors
Elevated oil prices due to Gulf supply disruptions raise expectations of higher interest rates.
- Spot Gold Price
- $4,145.24 per ounce
- U.S. Gold Futures
- $4,151.90 per ounce
- U.S. Dollar Index
- Softened on Wednesday
- Oil Prices
- Near six-week high
- Fed Interest Rate Decision
- Due next week
- Fed Rate Hike Probability
- 76% chance in September