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How should investors build a portfolio in August 2026? A strategy for equities, bonds, cash, gold and real assets amid inflation and market uncertainty.
Oil stabilised near $84, gold held close to a seven-week high and copper advanced on August 10, while iron ore declined and wheat prices rose.
Oil held near $80 on August 6, 2026, as traders monitored Hormuz negotiations, while gold reached a seven-week high and copper remained supported by AI and electrification demand.
Gold jumped more than 4% above $4,200 as bond yields and the dollar fell. We examine central banks, Middle East risks, ETFs and miners.
The US dollar remained close to a six-week low on Wednesday, while gold reached a one-month high and oil prices extended their sharp retreat. […]
