Gold Holds Gains as Falling Oil Eases Rate Worries
Gold held near $4,350 an ounce as lower oil prices eased inflation concerns and traders weighed the Federal Reserve's rate path after its first hike since 2023.
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Gold held near $4,350 an ounce as lower oil prices eased inflation concerns and traders weighed the Federal Reserve's rate path after its first hike since 2023.
Gold rose $26 to $4,416 for the week, extending its winning streak despite a Fed rate hike and firmer dollar. Volume data and technical signals suggest buyers may be returning.
Gold rises 0.89% to $4,379 as oil prices ease, despite a Fed rate hike that had driven the metal to a two-month low. Key resistance sits at $4,400.
Gold rose more than 2% on Thursday, reaching $4,361, as a drop in oil prices pushed the US dollar and Treasury yields lower, offsetting the impact of the Fed’s latest rate hike.
Gold, silver and crude oil remain in focus as markets digest the latest US Fed rate hike. Analyst Vandana Bharti shares key levels and the outlook through 2026.
Gold and silver prices dropped sharply on the MCX on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve raised interest rates and signalled further tightening. Easing oil supply concerns added to the pressure.
Gold prices fell more than 1% after the US Federal Reserve raised interest rates and signalled further increases, pushing the dollar higher and pressuring non-yielding bullion.
Gold prices rose on September 16 supported by a weaker US dollar. Traders awaited the Federal Reserve's policy decision, with markets pricing a 90% chance of a quarter-point rate hike.
Gold prices erased gains and slid after the Federal Reserve hiked rates by 25 bps to a 3.75-4.00% range, with most officials projecting at least one more increase this year.