Gold extended its October slide, with the metal sliding closer to the $4,000-an-ounce mark. Investors are seeking other safe-haven assets as stocks pull back and crude prices surge.
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XAU/USD
▼ Likely negativeRelevance: medium
| Market | Gold |
|---|---|
| Close on 10/22/2026 | 4,024.59 |
| Change that session | -2.82% |
PAXG/USDT
▼ Likely negativePAX Gold
Relevance: low
| Market | Crypto |
|---|---|
| Exchange | Binance |
| Sector | Real-world assets |
| Market cap | $1.8B |
| Close on 10/22/2026 | 4,036.10 |
| Change that session | -2.23% |
XAUT/USDT
▼ Likely negativeTether Gold
Relevance: low
| Market | Crypto |
|---|---|
| Exchange | Binance |
| Sector | Real-world assets |
| Market cap | $3.4B |
| Close on 10/22/2026 | 4,030.01 |
| Change that session | -2.29% |
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