Gold (XAU/USD spot) closes above $3,950 per troy ounce on July 18, 2026
Hit
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Published on 14. July 2026
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Predicted for 18. July 2026
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Based on: Ongoing Event
Gold traded at ~$3,997/oz on July 14, 2026. The ongoing Iran/Hormuz crisis continues to support safe-haven demand. Breaching $3,950 by Friday requires a >$47 drop (β1.2%) in four sessions β unlikely given persistent geopolitical risk premium and no apparent negative large-scale catalyst. Gold's all-time high was $5,602 on January 29, 2026. No Polymarket quote for this threshold; own estimate from current spot data.
Data basis for this prediction
- Investing.com: XAU/USD Spot 3.996,55 USD (14.07.2026)
- FXLeaders: Gold-Analyse 4.015 USD β Iran-Safe-Haven-Paradox (14.07.2026)
- TwelveData / Bloomberg XAUUSD: historisches ATH 5.602,225 USD (29.01.2026)
Note: This is an AI-generated statistical forecast for entertainment and information purposes. It does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument.
Verdict: Hit
[Vorzeitig entschieden] Gold (XAU/USD) notierte am 18. Juli 2026 bei ca. 4.017 USD je Feinunze, ΓΌber der Schwelle von 3.950 USD. Quelle: investing.com.
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