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Archived · 16 August 2026
Metals · GOLD
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78% bullish — 78% of the articles that took a side on Gold argued Gold higher, articles published 9–15 August.
Gold · 78% bullish. 78% of the articles that took a side on Gold argued Gold higher, articles published 9–15 August.
| Date | Bullish share (%) |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-10 | 93 |
| 2026-08-11 | 94 |
| 2026-08-12 | 95 |
| 2026-08-13 | 95 |
| 2026-08-14 | 90 |
| 2026-08-15 | 80 |
| 2026-08-16 | 78 |
| Date | Bullish share (%) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2026-08-13 | 95 |
| 2026-08-14 | 90 |
| 2026-08-15 | 80 |
| 2026-08-16 | 78 |
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 9 to 15 August, scored the following mornings.
What mattered · 16 August 2026
Gold's mood has shifted noticeably this week — the big "safe haven" story that drove excitement is fading, and nothing equally strong has stepped in to replace it yet.
What changed
Gold Selloff on Iran Tensions now leads the bearish case — was 11th
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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
Gold Selloff on Iran Tensions
Share of coverage
3.9%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Geopolitical tensions are contributing to market uncertainty, affecting precious metal prices.
Gold Rally on Fed Optimism
Share of coverage
4.2%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
The sentiment for gold remains firm following positive economic indicators from the Federal Reserve.
Local Gold Profit-Taking Pressure
Share of coverage
3.8%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Stable global gold prices may not be sufficient to support local market prices.
Emerging
No emerging narratives for Gold in this edition.
Accelerating
12 accelerating narratives · Already visible and gaining attention
Fading
5 fading narratives · Losing attention
Gold Selloff on Iran Tensions
Share of coverage
3.9%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Geopolitical tensions are contributing to market uncertainty, affecting precious metal prices.
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
Gold Silver Year-End Rally Outlook
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Gold and silver prices are expected to continue their rally until the end of the year.
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
23 steady narratives · Holding a steady share of attention
Gold Rally on Fed Optimism
Share of coverage
4.2%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
The sentiment for gold remains firm following positive economic indicators from the Federal Reserve.
Local Gold Profit-Taking Pressure
Share of coverage
3.8%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Stable global gold prices may not be sufficient to support local market prices.
Weak Dollar Supports Gold Prices
Share of coverage
2.4%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
A weakening dollar will limit gold declines.
Middle East Tensions Gold Haven
Share of coverage
2.1%
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 Safe-Haven Narrative Breakdown
Share of coverage
1.5%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
The international market's slight decrease in gold prices may indicate potential volatility ahead.
Gold Safe Haven Rotation Out
Share of coverage
1.4%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Gold is under pressure as investors shift focus from safe havens to riskier assets amid stimulus hopes.
Rising Bond Yields Pressure Gold
Share of coverage
1.2%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
The rise of 10-year bond yields is pushing gold prices lower.
Fed Dovish Pivot Boosts Gold
Share of coverage
0.8%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Fed Chair Warsh's less hawkish tone reduces expectations for imminent interest rate hikes, supporting gold prices
Fed Policy Uncertainty Pressures Gold
Share of coverage
0.8%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Gold prices are declining due to mixed signals from the Fed regarding policy normalization.
Geopolitical Uncertainty Gold Safe Haven
Share of coverage
0.8%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty from the Delta variant of Covid-19 are supportive factors for a gold price rally.
Central Bank Gold Reserve Accumulation
Share of coverage
0.6%
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.
Fed Rate Cuts Boost Gold
Share of coverage
0.6%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Fed rate cuts will reduce the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding precious metals
Gold Safe-Haven Catalyst Deficit
Share of coverage
0.6%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Geopolitical tensions and peace negotiations create a risk-on environment that supports precious metals demand
Hormuz Tensions Easing Oil Prices
Share of coverage
0.6%
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.
Israel-Iran Oil Risk Gold Bid
Share of coverage
0.6%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
The potential for an Israeli assault on Iran's oil infrastructure is supporting precious metals like gold.
Strong Dollar Pressures Gold Prices
Share of coverage
0.6%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
A higher US dollar index is a negative force against precious metals.
Treasury Yields Pressuring Gold Prices
Share of coverage
0.6%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Rising US Treasury yields, driven by inflation concerns and potential Fed rate hikes, are creating headwinds for gold prices.
AI Stock Bubble Gold Hedge
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Concerns about an AI-driven stock rally failing to meet growth expectations are leading investors to seek gold as a hedge.
Fed Tapering Caps Gold Gains
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Expectations for faster tapering of asset purchases by the Fed will cap gold's gains.
Hormuz Deal Lowers Rate Bets
Share of coverage
—
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
Red Sea Inflation Gold Hedge
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Geopolitical tensions and attacks on tankers in the Red Sea will sustain elevated oil prices, creating persistent inflation pressures
Treasury Yield Advantage Over Gold
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Interest-bearing, highly liquid financial assets such as U.S. Treasury securities are superior to gold for reserve management purposes due to better asset-matching frameworks
11 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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