Key Facts
Gold proxy ended Friday, August 14, 2026, at US$4,376 an ounce up 0.43% on the day, as buyers returned near the close.
A slightly softer U.S. dollar helped gold because bullion becomes cheaper for holders of other currencies when the greenback eases.
Still-negative real yields supported the move since gold pays no income and looks more attractive when inflation-adjusted bond returns are below zero.
Silver proxy closed at US$64.72 an ounce up 0.25%, though some futures references showed a fractionally negative session.
