Bullion is still up around 10 per cent in August, heading for the biggest monthly gain since January Gold edged down as renewed geopolitical risks stoked concerns about inflationary pressures that could make the Federal Reserve hike interest rates, a headwind for the precious metal. Key points and original sources are listed below.

• Bullion is still up around 10 per cent in August, heading for the biggest monthly gain since JanuaryS1

• Gold edged down as renewed geopolitical risks stoked concerns about inflationary pressures that could make the Federal Reserve hike interest rates, a headwind for the precious metal.S2