Gold started the second half of 2026 with renewed strength, recovering above the key $4,000 level as a weaker US dollar outweighed rising Treasury yields ahead of this week’s closely watched FOMC meeting minutes. Gold Recovers Above Critical Technical Support: Gold prices opened July on a stronger note after recovering from an early selloff that briefly pushed XAU/USD below the psychologically important $4,000 level. The rebound marks a positive start to both the new month and the second half of 2026 following a prolonged downtrend that has weighed on bullion since January. Although gold remains below its earlier ... (full story)