August gold futures hold near $4,100 as traders await Thursday’s June jobs report and consumer sentiment data.
Gold August futures opened at $4,101.10 per troy ounce on June 29, 2026, a marginal 0.1% increase from Friday’s close of $4,096.30. The metal has remained steady since last week, trading at $4,051.10 as of 7:58 a.m. ET.
Prices are down 0.9% from a week ago and 8.7% from a month ago but up 23.6% year-over-year. Last Monday’s opening price was $4,163.90, highlighting recent stability amid economic uncertainty.
Markets are focused on Thursday’s June jobs report, which could influence Fed policy. Strong labor data may shift attention toward inflation control, while consumer sentiment figures this week will offer further economic insights.