How US interest rate expectations move the gold price
Because gold pays no interest, its price is closely tied to expectations of US rate changes. Markets react before the Fed acts, making the outlook more important than the decision itself.
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Gold trades flat near $4,140 as yields rise but rate hike bets cool
Gold traded flat near $4,140 on Tuesday as a stronger US dollar and elevated yields were offset by reduced expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike this month after weak payrolls data.
Gold Edges Higher to Extend Weekly Streak, Fed Hike in Focus
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 and silver outlook: Long-term horizon advised after big rally
After a strong rally in gold and silver, ICICI Direct's Pankaj Pandey advises investors to adopt a long-term perspective and not chase short-term gains.
Gold ends five-week winning streak as Fed tightening comments weigh
Gold snapped a five-week winning streak, falling 3.4% as Fed comments on inflation and possible tightening spooked markets. Despite the drop, gold remains up 30% year-over-year.
How to Read Gold Futures Positioning Data
A guide to reading CFTC positioning data for gold futures, explaining the three trader categories and how changes in their net positions can signal shifts in market sentiment.
Gold gains over 100% while Bitcoin falls 30% since 2020, study shows
A Taurex study covering 2020 to August 2026 shows Google as the best-performing asset (+291%), while Bitcoin fell 30%. Gold, Apple, Microsoft and BAE Systems each delivered gains of more than 100%.
Gold price outlook: resistance at $4800-$5000 and potential pullback
An analyst suggests gold could reach the $4800-$5000 resistance zone, but a short-term pullback of 5-7% is possible. Silver and the GDX ETF may fall 10-20%.
Gold flips weekly parabolic trend to long after 21 weeks
Gold's weekly parabolic Short trend ended after 21 weeks, confirmed at 4432. Historical median gains point to a potential target of 4959 over 15 weeks, though risks remain.