Gold prices today, Friday, August 28, 2026: Gold steady as markets prepare for Warsh speech

On Friday, August 28, 2026, gold prices remained steady as financial markets anticipated an upcoming speech by Warsh. Simultaneously, mortgage and refinance interest rates experienced a decline in preparation for the Warsh address at Jackson Hole. Both asset classes showed specific reactions as investors positioned themselves ahead of the expected economic insights from the speaker, reflecting a general state of anticipation across the gold and housing finance sectors during this specific trading session.