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macroAug 18, 2026, 10:52 AM

Gold slips as firmer dollar and rising Treasury yields weigh

Gold traded lower on Tuesday around $4,393, down 0.50%, snapping a two-day winning streak as US dollar strength and higher long-term Treasury yields pressured the metal.

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Gold came under selling pressure on Tuesday, snapping a two-day winning streak. XAU/USD was trading near $4,393, down roughly 0.50% at the time of the update.

The move lower was driven by a firmer US dollar and rising long-term US Treasury yields, which tend to reduce the appeal of non-yielding precious metals.

Source: FXStreet Forex News