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Line chart of WTI crude and gold futures rebased to 100 on August 28, 2026, with oil rising and gold falling.

Gold is normally bought when geopolitical risk rises, but it pays no interest and competes with government bond yields. With Treasury yields at multi-year highs, gold fell on the same Hormuz news that lifted oil, and the two assets have diverged over the month. That suggests interest rates, not conflict risk, are currently the dominant influence on gold.

This chart is presented for general informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. Figures reflect the source and period indicated and may no longer be current.

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