Markets31 August 2026
Gold rallies, Bitcoin soars as geopolitical uncertainty and financial risk drive safe-haven flows
via Kitco News
Gold climbed and Bitcoin surged amid heightened geopolitical tensions and regulatory shifts. Jobless claims data tempered Fed rate-cut expectations to 56% for December, down from 72%. Traders in precious metals and crypto see continued upside from macro uncertainty and slower Fed easing.
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Kitco News
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