Gold ▲ 0.77% to $4023.00 — Daily Market Summary, July 18, 2026
Gold posted a sharp 0.77% gain amid a risk-off day with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq falling over 1%, underpinned by a 2.8 basis point drop in the US 10-Year yield to 4.54%. GLD ETF volume was consistent with stable institutional engagement, supporting this safe-haven move despite subdued dollar dynamics.