Gold Futures Drop as US-Iran Tensions Weigh on Markets
August gold futures fall 0.9% to $4,068.10 as geopolitical risks drive safe-haven demand but higher rates loom. Gold August futures opened at $4,106.60 per troy ounce on July 13, 2026, down 0.2% from Friday’s close, before sliding further to $4,068.10 by 8:29 a.m. ET. The