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Between Hormuz And the Fed: Gold Smashes $4,200 as Metal Hoarding Returns

Aug 5, 2026 · 05:15 PM ET· updated 2h ago
Between Hormuz And the Fed: Gold Smashes $4,200 as Metal Hoarding Returns

Gold is having one of the best days of the year. The yellow metal has decisively broken the $4,200 per ounce barrier, signaling a likely close above the 50-day moving average – a key technical level.

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Gold prices jumped above $4,200 per ounce, which is a big milestone that people watch. When gold goes up fast like this, it usually means people are worried about money or the world and want to own something safe.

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