Gold Opens at $4,068.90, Barely Holding Above $4,000

Gold August futures opened at $4,068.90 per troy ounce on July 16, 2026, up just 0.4% from the prior session's close. Prices were struggling to remain above $4,000 — a round-number psychological anchor. The thin gain suggests the market is defending the milestone rather than rallying through it with conviction.