Sterling gold remains resilient, with physical buying adding support whenever the market backs off headline highs.
Chart range2461 - 3970
Aug 4
2544
Oct 14
3112
Dec 23
3295
Mar 9
3809
May 21
3357
Jul 31
3000
Supporting drivers
EUR / USD
1.1485
FX translation changes what non-USD investors actually pay for gold, even when XAU/USD is steady.
U.S. 10Y
4.75%
Nominal Treasury yields frame the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding bullion.
10Y real yield
2.47%
Inflation-adjusted rates are one of the clearest macro pressure points for gold demand.