Gold Surges to Seven‑Week High as Weak Payrolls and Hormuz Deal Hopes Boost Safe‑Haven Demand

August 6, 2021

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Gold’s Record-Breaking Rally as Bulls Regain Control

Gold surged 4.20% on August 5, 2026, to $4,308/oz, its largest single-day gain in five months, after breaking out of a tight trading range and clearing resistance at $4,200 and its 50-day moving average at $4,249.

The intraday high reached $4,328.20.

Key Drivers of the Rally

1. Geopolitical Catalyst – Iran–Oman Strait of Hormuz Talks
President Trump’s comments reignited speculation that Iran is in active discussions with Oman (the long-standing U.S. mediator) to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Under the proposed deal, Iran would control northern route ships, Oman would oversee southern route vessels, with an initial 60-day fee-free transit period and possible extension. The Strait is critical for 20% of global maritime oil and about 15% of total global oil sales, making it a major geopolitical flashpoint.

2. Central Bank Gold Buying
Second-quarter central bank gold reserve data showed faster-than-expected growth, with several countries that had been absent from recent buying patterns now entering the market. This reinforced bullish sentiment and helped gold break free from its June–July consolidation 

3. Technical Breakout
Gold’s move cleared both the descending triangle pattern and the 20- and 50-day moving averages, signaling a shift in momentum from a defensive to an upward trend.

4. Rate Expectations Shift
The CME FedWatch tool now shows the lowest September rate hike probability in over a month (45% chance of no change), easing pressure on gold from higher interest rates.

Near-Term Outlook

The next key resistance is around $4,400, a level tied to historical turning points in 2025 and a 23% retracement from gold’s all-time high to its recent lows near $4,020. If current momentum holds, gold could test this resistance, potentially setting up further upside.

Bottom line: The August 5 surge was a confluence of geopolitical risk, strong central bank demand, technical breakout, and softer rate expectations. For bulls, this marks a welcome shift in the market’s path of least resistance

8 of 8 major banks agree with this interpretation.

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