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Archived · 23 August 2026
Metals · GOLD
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94% bullish — 94% of the articles that took a side on Gold argued Gold higher, articles published 16–22 August.
Gold · 94% bullish. 94% of the articles that took a side on Gold argued Gold higher, articles published 16–22 August.
| Date | Bullish share (%) |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-17 | 78 |
| 2026-08-18 | 81 |
| 2026-08-19 | 77 |
| 2026-08-20 | 75 |
| 2026-08-21 | 82 |
| 2026-08-22 | 92 |
| 2026-08-23 | 94 |
| Date | Bullish share (%) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2026-08-20 | 75 |
| 2026-08-21 | 82 |
| 2026-08-22 | 92 |
| 2026-08-23 | 94 |
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 16 to 22 August, scored the following mornings.
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How Gold’s narratives are evolving
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Featured
6 featured narratives · Selected highlights across the lifecycle
Rising Gold Demand Amid Uncertainty
Share of coverage
11.9%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
The increase in gold prices indicates growing demand in the market.
Treasury Buyback Boosts Gold Demand
Share of coverage
3.4%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
US Treasury bond buyback announcements on longer-dated debt signal supportive monetary conditions for precious metals
Gold Rally Amid Dollar Weakness
Share of coverage
4.2%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Worries over rising coronavirus cases are boosting demand for gold as a safe-haven asset.
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.
Emerging
3 emerging narratives · Gaining attention from a low base
Treasury Buyback Boosts Gold Demand
Share of coverage
3.4%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
US Treasury bond buyback announcements on longer-dated debt signal supportive monetary conditions for precious metals
Gold Call Options Bullish Positioning
Share of coverage
1.2%
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
Gold Debasement Trade Momentum
Share of coverage
1.1%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
The trend of the 'debasement trade' is pushing investors away from bonds and into gold due to historic levels of government debt.
Accelerating
9 accelerating narratives · Already visible and gaining attention
Fading
7 fading narratives · Losing attention
Gold Safe-Haven Catalyst Deficit
Share of coverage
2%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Geopolitical tensions and peace negotiations create a risk-on environment that supports precious metals demand
Gold Resilience Amid Dollar Weakness
Share of coverage
1.4%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
International gold prices are showing slight resilience despite local declines.
Fed Rate Cuts Boost Gold
Share of coverage
1.3%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Fed rate cuts will reduce the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding precious metals
AI Stock Bubble Gold Hedge
Share of coverage
0.9%
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.
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.
Soft Inflation Boosts Gold Demand
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Softer US inflation data provides near-term support for bullion prices
Weak Payrolls Gold Rate Relief
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Weaker-than-expected nonfarm payrolls reduce expectations of imminent Federal Reserve rate increases, supporting risk asset demand
Steady
21 steady narratives · Holding a steady share of attention
Rising Gold Demand Amid Uncertainty
Share of coverage
11.9%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
The increase in gold prices indicates growing demand in the market.
Gold Rally Amid Dollar Weakness
Share of coverage
4.2%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Worries over rising coronavirus cases are boosting demand for gold as a safe-haven asset.
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.
Fed Dovish Pivot Boosts Gold
Share of coverage
1.4%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Fed Chair Warsh's less hawkish tone reduces expectations for imminent interest rate hikes, supporting gold prices
Gold Breakout Above Key Support
Share of coverage
1.2%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Gold could see upside momentum if it sustains above Rs 48,200.
Gold Price Impact on Electronics Costs
Share of coverage
0.9%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Rising costs of precious metals, particularly gold, will lead to higher prices for consumer electronics.
Gold VPOC $1805 Reversion
Share of coverage
0.9%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Gold is expected to recover and return to the volume point of control at $1805 per ounce.
Central Bank Gold Reserve Accumulation
Share of coverage
0.8%
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.
Dovish Fed Boosts Gold Demand
Share of coverage
0.8%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Dovish Fed signals and reduced rate hike expectations are driving safe-haven demand, pushing gold and silver prices higher
Fed Rate Cut Gold Tailwind
Share of coverage
0.8%
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.
Hormuz Deal Lowers Rate Bets
Share of coverage
0.8%
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
Treasury Yields Pressuring Gold Prices
Share of coverage
0.8%
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.
Asian Gold Demand Currency Hedge
Share of coverage
0.6%
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.
Fed Policy Uncertainty Pressures Gold
Share of coverage
0.6%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Gold prices are declining due to mixed signals from the Fed regarding policy normalization.
Gold Silver Year-End Rally Outlook
Share of coverage
0.6%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bullish
In short
Gold and silver prices are expected to continue their rally until the end of the year.
Middle East Tensions Gold Haven
Share of coverage
0.6%
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
Bond Yields Crowding Out Gold
Share of coverage
0.5%
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Higher bond yields from sustained hawkish monetary policy are attracting institutional capital away from precious metals toward fixed-income assets
Fed Decision Gold Demand Pause
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Uncertainty and caution ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy decision is suppressing fresh buying interest in precious metals
Gold Momentum Reversal Profit Booking
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Profit booking in gold and silver is advisable as momentum indicators suggest a reversal.
Gold Safe Haven Rotation Out
Share of coverage
—
Past 3 days
Sentiment
Bearish
In short
Gold is under pressure as investors shift focus from safe havens to riskier assets amid stimulus hopes.
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
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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