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BZ Analysis: Gold Surged Above $4,600 An Ounce On Friday And Is Up More Than 14% In August, Putting It On Track For Its Biggest Monthly Gain Since 1999; The Metal Is Also Trading Above All Key Moving Averages, Having Broken ​above The Closely Watched 200-Day Moving Average Of Around $4,513

Aug 21, 2026 · 12:33 PM ET· updated 1h ago

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Gold prices jumped a lot in August and are now higher than they've been in many years. When everyone watches the same gold-price lines and the price goes above them, it can mean people are feeling hopeful about buying it.

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