Gold and silver retreat as oil jumps and Fed rate hike looms
Gold and silver declined on September 14, 2026, as oil prices jumped 4% on Middle East supply concerns and investors weighed the prospect of a US Federal Reserve rate hike.
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Gold slides as 10-year Treasury yield tops 5% ahead of Fed decision
Gold fell 0.85% on Monday, hitting a one-month low of $4,253, as the 10-year US Treasury yield climbed above 5% for the first time since 2023 and the US Dollar strengthened. Markets await the Federal Reserve's policy decision on Wednesday.
Gold pulls back from breakout as sticky inflation and bond yields weigh
Gold approached a breakout last week but lost momentum, settling back above $4,200. Sticky inflation, rising bond yields, and a Fed rate hike expectation counterbalanced geopolitical oil supply risks.
China’s August gold purchase largest since late 2023, buying streak hits 22 months
China’s central bank bought 650,000 troy ounces of gold in August, its largest monthly addition since late 2023, extending a buying run into its 22nd consecutive month.
Fed rate decision next week: why it may not matter for gold investors
The Federal Reserve faces a tough call at its September meeting, but with US debt at $40 trillion and a fragile economy, the outcome may matter little for gold investors in the longer run.
Gold edges lower as rising oil prices fan inflation fears
Gold edged lower on Monday as rising oil prices fuelled inflation worries. Traders now price in an 86% probability of a US rate hike, a headwind for the non-yielding metal.
Gold holds above $4,300 as dollar strength caps gains ahead of central bank meetings
Gold trades in a narrow range just above $4,300 as a resilient US dollar and expectations of hawkish decisions from the Fed, BoE, and BoJ this week cap gains.
Gold price stalls near $4,330 as markets brace for Fed rate decision
Gold is subdued around $4,330 at the start of a key week for the Federal Reserve. Rate hike expectations and rising bond yields are weighing on the precious metal.
Gold’s weekly long trend under pressure after three down weeks
Gold’s weekly parabolic long trend, confirmed in mid-August, is showing signs of fatigue after three consecutive down weeks. The FOMC meeting and inflation data may decide its fate.