Gold prices today, Monday, August 3, 2026: Gold prices open higher after U.S. pauses planned airstrikes

On Monday, August 3, 2026, both gold and silver prices opened higher in the market. This upward movement in precious metals prices occurred after the U.S. paused planned airstrikes. The pause in military action directly contributed to the price increase for both gold and silver today. Market data confirms that these assets started the trading session at higher levels following the announcement regarding the suspension of the scheduled U.S. airstrikes on this date.