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Archived · 12 August 2026
Metals · GOLD
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95% bullish — 95% of the articles that took a side on Gold argued Gold higher, articles published 5–11 August.
Gold · 95% bullish. 95% of the articles that took a side on Gold argued Gold higher, articles published 5–11 August.
| Date | Bullish share (%) |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-06 | 76 |
| 2026-08-07 | 80 |
| 2026-08-08 | 86 |
| 2026-08-09 | 89 |
| 2026-08-10 | 93 |
| 2026-08-11 | 94 |
| 2026-08-12 | 95 |
| Date | Bullish share (%) |
|---|---|
| 2026-07-14 | 37 |
| 2026-07-15 | 39 |
| 2026-07-16 | 38 |
| 2026-07-17 | 35 |
| 2026-07-18 | 32 |
| 2026-07-19 | 31 |
| 2026-07-20 | 32 |
| 2026-07-21 | 37 |
| 2026-07-22 | 45 |
| 2026-07-23 | 60 |
| 2026-07-24 | 61 |
| 2026-07-25 | 58 |
| 2026-07-26 | 60 |
| 2026-07-27 | 63 |
| 2026-07-28 | 71 |
| 2026-07-29 | 61 |
| 2026-07-30 | 52 |
| 2026-07-31 | 58 |
| 2026-08-01 | 62 |
| 2026-08-02 | 61 |
| 2026-08-03 | 58 |
| 2026-08-04 | 53 |
| 2026-08-05 | 66 |
| 2026-08-06 | 76 |
| 2026-08-07 | 80 |
| 2026-08-08 | 86 |
| 2026-08-09 | 89 |
| 2026-08-10 | 93 |
| 2026-08-11 | 94 |
| 2026-08-12 | 95 |
Each point measures the previous seven days of directional articles. It describes coverage, not the probability of a rise in Gold’s price.Articles published from 5 to 11 August, scored the following mornings.
What mattered · 12 August 2026
Gold's mood just jumped back up sharply after a brief lull, driven by new data showing US inflation is cooling — which makes it less likely the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates soon.
What changed
Rising Gold Demand Amid Uncertainty now leads the bullish case — was 3rd
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The bearish narratives below show what this side of the coverage argues.
How Gold’s narratives are evolving
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Featured
6 featured narratives · Selected highlights across the lifecycle
Fed Policy Uncertainty Pressures Gold
Share of coverage
1.2%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Gold prices are declining due to mixed signals from the Fed regarding policy normalization.
Hormuz Deal Lowers Rate Bets
Share of coverage
1.4%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Progress toward reopening the Strait of Hormuz eases geopolitical inflation concerns and reduces the probability of sustained higher interest rates, supporting gold
Emerging
3 emerging narratives · Gaining attention from a low base
Hormuz Deal Lowers Rate Bets
Share of coverage
1.4%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Progress toward reopening the Strait of Hormuz eases geopolitical inflation concerns and reduces the probability of sustained higher interest rates, supporting gold
Hormuz Tensions Easing Oil Prices
Share of coverage
0.8%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Geopolitical tensions over the Strait of Hormuz shipping control could ease crude oil prices
India Wedding Season Gold Demand
Share of coverage
0.6%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
The wedding season in India will significantly boost domestic demand for gold.
Accelerating
15 accelerating narratives · Already visible and gaining attention
Fading
5 fading narratives · Losing attention
Fed Policy Uncertainty Pressures Gold
Share of coverage
1.2%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Gold prices are declining due to mixed signals from the Fed regarding policy normalization.
Fed Rate Pressure on Gold
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Expectations that the Federal Reserve may keep interest rates elevated will limit upside potential for precious metals prices.
Fed September Rate Hike Pressure
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Market expectations of a September Fed rate hike signal tightening monetary policy ahead, which could pressure gold prices despite current safe-haven demand
Strong Dollar Pressures Gold Prices
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
A firmer dollar is weighing on gold prices.
US-Iran Nuclear Deal Progress
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Positive progress in US-Iran nuclear negotiations will reduce safe-haven demand for gold and pressure prices lower
Steady
9 steady narratives · Holding a steady share of attention
Central Bank Gold Reserve Accumulation
Share of coverage
1.4%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
The Caribbean geopolitical situation will boost global central banks' drive to increase gold's share in their forex reserve holdings.
Gold VPOC $1805 Reversion
Share of coverage
1.4%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Gold is expected to recover and return to the volume point of control at $1805 per ounce.
Israel-Iran Oil Risk Gold Bid
Share of coverage
1.1%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
The potential for an Israeli assault on Iran's oil infrastructure is supporting precious metals like gold.
Local Gold Profit-Taking Pressure
Share of coverage
1.1%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Stable global gold prices may not be sufficient to support local market prices.
Asian Gold Demand Currency Hedge
Share of coverage
0.8%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Asian buyers are continuing to purchase gold amid concerns about geopolitical conflict and local currency depreciation, suggesting a bullish outlook for gold in those markets.
Gold Safe Haven Rotation Out
Share of coverage
0.8%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Gold is under pressure as investors shift focus from safe havens to riskier assets amid stimulus hopes.
Middle East Tensions Gold Haven
Share of coverage
0.8%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Middle East geopolitical tensions, including drone attacks, are attracting investor interest and supporting gold as a safe-haven asset
Gold Rally on Fed Optimism
Share of coverage
0.6%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
The sentiment for gold remains firm following positive economic indicators from the Federal Reserve.
Gold Selloff on Iran Tensions
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Geopolitical tensions are contributing to market uncertainty, affecting precious metal prices.
18 more narratives are Quiet (0.5% or less of Gold’s coverage over the last seven days) and appear in the full list.
Why Quiet is common: most narratives are not written about in a given week. A narrative needs more than 0.5% of the asset’s coverage over seven days to be anything but Quiet, and at least three articles in a week to be called Emerging, Accelerating or Fading.
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