| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $4,359.03 / oz |
| Daily change | +0.39% |
| Date | Monday, August 10, 2026 |
| Main driver | Lingering effect of Friday’s weak U.S. jobs report; markets awaiting inflation data |
What Happened to Gold Today
Gold rose 0.39% to $4,359.03 per ounce on Monday, building on last week’s strong gains. Prices opened the week at their highest level since early June, as Friday’s disappointing U.S. employment report continued to weigh on expectations for near-term Federal Reserve rate hikes. You can follow the full run of daily moves in our Gold Price Analysis archive.
Why Gold Is Holding Near Multi-Month Highs
The main support behind today’s move is a carryover effect: last Friday’s jobs data showed the U.S. economy adding far fewer jobs than expected, which led many analysts to scale back bets on a Federal Reserve rate increase next month. Since gold pays no interest, lower rate expectations tend to make it more attractive relative to interest-bearing assets like bonds.
Easing energy prices have also played a role. Reduced tension around U.S.–Iran talks has helped keep oil costs contained, which lowers one source of inflation risk and, in turn, reduces pressure for higher interest rates — another supportive factor for gold.
For a deeper look at how interest rates, inflation, and the dollar interact to move gold prices, our Gold Essentials library covers the fundamentals in plain language.
What to Watch This Week
Markets are now focused on two key U.S. inflation reports due later this week, which are expected to show continued price pressure. Hotter-than-expected inflation could revive bets on a rate hike and weigh on gold, while softer readings would likely reinforce the current rally. Investors are also watching for further updates on U.S.–Iran negotiations, which have been easing energy-related inflation risk.
FAQ
Why did gold price rise today?
Gold rose 0.39% to $4,359.03 per ounce, extending gains from Friday’s weak U.S. jobs report, which lowered expectations for a near-term Federal Reserve rate hike. Easing energy prices also helped support the move.
What is the gold price on August 10, 2026?
Spot gold traded at $4,359.03 per ounce on Monday, August 10, 2026, its highest opening level since early June.
What could move gold prices later this week?
Two major U.S. inflation reports are due this week. Hotter-than-expected data could revive rate-hike expectations and pressure gold, while softer data would likely support further gains.
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