Gold was trading near US$4,600 an ounce on Aug 21. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Gold prices retreat after hitting a two-month high, as investors take profits amid US Treasury liquidity support announcements.

Gold and silver surged on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, as a weaker dollar and falling real yields sparked safe-haven buying, with a strong LatAm mining read.

Gold prices rise for a third week on a weaker dollar and lower US yields, up 3.6% this week.