Gold prices today, Friday, August 7, 2026: Gold prices continue to rise even after July jobs report misses

Gold prices today, Friday, August 7, 2026: Gold prices continue to rise even after July jobs report misses

Source: Yahoo Personal Finance

DW NOTE

Gold at $4,341 is still 18% below its January peak of $5,318. A weak jobs report doesn't change that. Markets are watching Hormuz, not payrolls — and if that strait reopens, the bid for inflation hedges weakens further.

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