{
  "id": 1671313,
  "title": "Gold prices today, Monday, August 17, 2026: Gold ticks up after lower retail sales report",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/gold-prices-today-monday-august-17-2026-gold-ticks-up-after-lower",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-17T13:47:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Finance",
    "slug": "yahoo-finance",
    "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/personal-finance/investing/article/gold-prices-today-monday-august-17-2026-gold-ticks-up-after-lower-retail-sales-report-134755206.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Monday, August 17, 2026, the price of gold rose slightly after a report showing lower retail sales. The December gold futures opened at $4,440 per troy ounce, up 0.1% from the previous Friday's closing price. The gold price remained at $4,440.10 per troy ounce in the early hours of the market. Analysts note that a weaker U.S. dollar and recent economic data, including a 0.6% decline in July retail sales, helped push the gold price up. Retail sales for the month were lower than expected, with the U.S. Census Bureau reporting a 0.6% drop after nine months of growth. Consumer sentiment also declined after two months of higher ratings, with the University of Michigan's Surveys of Consumers indicating an 8% decrease in August. Despite these factors, softer economic data reduces the risk of immediate interest rate increases, which could support a higher gold price. However, the situation remains uncertain due to ongoing Middle East conflicts, which may lead to increased inflation and safe-haven demand for gold. The opening price of gold futures on Monday, August 17, 2026, was 0.1% higher than the previous Friday's close.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}