Gold Jumps 9% as Fed Hike Odds Fall, With Q2 Central Bank Buying Adding Longer-Term Support
Reported by Crux Investor: “Gold Jumps 9% as Fed Hike Odds Fall, With Q2 Central Bank Buying Adding Longer-Term Support”. Gold settled at $4,366 an ounce on August 18, 2026 — $140.37 per gram, -1.17% on the day. The headline carries a figure: 9% — quoted as published, not independently verified.
Official-sector buying or selling changes physical demand and long-term market expectations. Persistent purchases can support the market, but do not guarantee an immediate price increase.
- official reserves
- physical demand
- currency confidence
- long-term expectations
- next reserve disclosure
- net purchase volume
- geographic breadth
- official confirmation of 9%
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