https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gold-edges-higher-as-softer-oil-eases-inflation-woesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gold-edges-higher-as-softer-oil-eases-inflation-woeshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gold-edges-higher-as-softer-oil-eases-inflation-woes#u146349Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:36:35 +0000Gold prices edged higher as declining oil prices and comments from officials tempered expectations for upcoming Federal Reserve rate hikes. Spot gold climbed 0.4% to $4,182.30 per ounce by 0455 GMT, while U.S. gold futures for December delivery surpassed $4,200. Traders adjusted their rate hike expectations, pricing a 13% chance of a hike this month and an 89% chance in December following remarks related to Warsh. Meanwhile, Wall Street remains divided on the near-term trajectory of the precious metal after gold previously hit a $4,200 per ounce ceiling, leaving Main Street leaning toward a be