Gold falls more than 1% after Fed raises interest rates
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.
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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 and silver prices have stabilised slightly after recent declines, with analysts pointing to oversold conditions and key support levels holding ahead of this week's FOMC meeting.
Gold failed to break above $4,500 and corrected lower, dipping below $4,450 and testing the $4,250 support zone. A bearish trend line at $4,355 is capping near-term gains.
Gold and silver prices rose in domestic markets on Wednesday, with MCX gold futures gaining Rs 1,300 per 10 grams and silver climbing Rs 4,000 per kg ahead of the US Fed decision.
Gold declined on Tuesday as rising crude oil prices and benchmark Treasury yields near 5% reinforced expectations of elevated interest rates ahead of the Fed's decision.
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 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 stabilised on Friday after a sharp 2% drop, with traders eyeing US inflation data for clues on the Fed's next move. Key technical support at $4319 is being tested.