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Hot US inflation and hawkish Fed remarks could keep pressure on gold near $4,000 as December rate-rise bets build.
Gold Holds Loss Near $4,000 on Hot US Inflation, Fed Remarks
In simple terms
Gold maintained losses after a US inflation reading and remarks from Federal Reserve officials reinforced bets for an interest rate hike in December.
Why it matters for the Gulf
- US inflation came in high; Fed officials sounded hawkish.
- Markets now expect a December interest rate increase.
- Gulf investors holding gold could see prices stay under pressure.
Earlier coverage
Earlier coverage on GreyNews
- Gold Holds Decline as US Jobs Data Fan December Rate Hike BetsNov 8, 2026 · Bloomberg
- Gold Holds Above $4,000 as Dollar, Yields Fall on Midterm ResultNov 4, 2026 · Bloomberg
- Gold Edges Lower After Fed Holds Rates With Limited GuidanceOct 28, 2026 · Bloomberg
- Gold Steadies After Weekly Drop as Focus Shifts to Fed MeetingOct 25, 2026 · Bloomberg
- Gold Falls to July Low as Inflation Concerns Weigh Before FedOct 23, 2026 · Bloomberg
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