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Archived · 19 August 2026
Metals · GOLD
Gold
See how coverage of Gold is changing—and the bullish and bearish arguments behind it.
Sentiment over time
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77% bullish — 77% of the articles that took a side on Gold argued Gold higher, articles published 12–18 August.
Gold · 77% bullish. 77% of the articles that took a side on Gold argued Gold higher, articles published 12–18 August.
| Date | Bullish share (%) |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-13 | 95 |
| 2026-08-14 | 90 |
| 2026-08-15 | 80 |
| 2026-08-16 | 78 |
| 2026-08-17 | 78 |
| 2026-08-18 | 81 |
| 2026-08-19 | 77 |
| Date | Bullish share (%) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2026-08-17 | 78 |
| 2026-08-18 | 81 |
| 2026-08-19 | 77 |
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 12 to 18 August, scored the following mornings.
What mattered · 19 August 2026
Gold's big burst of excitement from earlier this week is fading, but a new story about central banks stockpiling gold for geopolitical reasons just picked up fresh attention today.
What changed
Gold Safe Haven Rotation Out now leads the bearish case — was 8th
New in the bearish case: Oil Shock Pressures Gold Demand · Treasury Yield Advantage Over Gold
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How Gold’s narratives are evolving
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Featured
6 featured narratives · Selected highlights across the lifecycle
Weak Dollar Supports Gold Prices
Share of coverage
5.3%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
A weakening dollar will limit gold declines.
Rising Gold Demand Amid Uncertainty
Share of coverage
4.9%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
The increase in gold prices indicates growing demand in the market.
Middle East Tensions Gold Haven
Share of coverage
3.3%
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
Israel-Iran Oil Risk Gold Bid
Share of coverage
3.2%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
The potential for an Israeli assault on Iran's oil infrastructure is supporting precious metals like gold.
Emerging
No emerging narratives for Gold in this edition.
Accelerating
12 accelerating narratives · Already visible and gaining attention
Fading
4 fading narratives · Losing attention
Gold Silver Year-End Rally Outlook
Share of coverage
1.2%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Gold and silver prices are expected to continue their rally until the end of the year.
AI Stock Bubble Gold Hedge
Share of coverage
0.6%
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.
Falling 2-Year Yields Boost Gold
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Falling U.S. 2-year yields are contributing to the upward momentum in gold 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
Steady
17 steady narratives · Holding a steady share of attention
Weak Dollar Supports Gold Prices
Share of coverage
5.3%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
A weakening dollar will limit gold declines.
Rising Gold Demand Amid Uncertainty
Share of coverage
4.9%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
The increase in gold prices indicates growing demand in the market.
Middle East Tensions Gold Haven
Share of coverage
3.3%
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
Israel-Iran Oil Risk Gold Bid
Share of coverage
3.2%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
The potential for an Israeli assault on Iran's oil infrastructure is supporting precious metals like gold.
Gold Rally Amid Dollar Weakness
Share of coverage
2.9%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Worries over rising coronavirus cases are boosting demand for gold as a safe-haven asset.
Central Bank Gold Reserve Accumulation
Share of coverage
2.8%
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 Rally on Fed Optimism
Share of coverage
2.4%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
The sentiment for gold remains firm following positive economic indicators from the Federal Reserve.
Gold Safe-Haven Catalyst Deficit
Share of coverage
1.8%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Geopolitical tensions and peace negotiations create a risk-on environment that supports precious metals demand
Gold Call Options Bullish Positioning
Share of coverage
1.7%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Options investors are positioning for further upside in gold prices as implied volatility remains low, allowing cheap leverage on bullish bets
Oil Shock Pressures Gold Demand
Share of coverage
1.7%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Elevated oil prices due to the prolonged Iran conflict are pressuring gold prices.
Middle East Ceasefire Gold Impact
Share of coverage
1.5%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
The outcome of ceasefire negotiations in the Middle East will influence gold prices.
Fed Rate Cut Gold Tailwind
Share of coverage
0.9%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Growing expectations of a rate cut by the Federal Reserve in September provided additional tailwinds for gold and silver.
Gold Fund Institutional Access Expansion
Share of coverage
0.9%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Institutional investment vehicles structured as financial assets rather than commodity imports will drive sustained participation and growth in gold trading infrastructure.
Gold Resilience Amid Dollar Weakness
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
International gold prices are showing slight resilience despite local declines.
Gold Safe-Haven Narrative Breakdown
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
The international market's slight decrease in gold prices may indicate potential volatility ahead.
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.
Gold Technical Breakout Resistance Test
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Gold is technically positioned for a potential breakout if it surpasses strong resistance levels.
12 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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