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On this day — August 15, 2025
Friday — typically a higher-volatility close to the week. US monthly non-farm payrolls publish on the first Friday of each month at 8:30 AM ET, the single most-watched economic data release for gold.
Day 227 of 365 · Q3 2025 · 62.2% through the year
August 2025 gold market: Fresh highs on safe-haven and ETF demand
BullishAnother breakout on safe-haven, ETF and central-bank demand.
Gold surged to new highs in August as investors sought protection from geopolitical tensions, large fiscal deficits, and currency risks. Strong ETF inflows, sustained central-bank purchases, and broad safe-haven demand combined for another major breakout.
What drove gold in August 2025
- strong ETF inflows
- safe-haven demand
- central-bank purchases
- fiscal-deficit and currency concerns
What happened next
A weakening US dollar extended the rally into the autumn.
For gold buyers
August reinforced the pattern: with multiple independent demand sources active, gold kept making new highs.
Aug 15 across the years — 2021 → 2024
| Year | Aug 15 close | vs prior | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2024 | $2,470.16 | +29.75% | View |
| Aug 15, 2023 | $1,903.85 | +7.16% | View |
| Aug 15, 2022 | $1,776.60 | -0.71% | View |
| Aug 15, 2021 | $1,789.30 | — | View |