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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How Real Interest Rates Drive the Gold Price
Real interest rates determine the opportunity cost of holding gold, making them a powerful driver of its price.
Why Gold and the US Dollar Tend to Move in Opposite Directions
The US dollar and gold typically move in opposite directions due to pricing, opportunity cost, and safe-haven demand.