Gold edges up as October rate hike bets ease, stronger dollar cap gains
Gold prices moved higher as fading expectations for an immediate Federal Reserve rate hike provided support, though a stronger dollar and rising Treasury yields capped further gains. Spot gold advanced, while traders weighed the impact of recent jobs data on the central bank's monetary path. Bullion prices also drew backing from persistent concerns regarding rising United States government debt, even as a firmer dollar made the metal more expensive for holders of other currencies. Market participants are now closely monitoring upcoming central bank meeting minutes for further clarity.
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- β Spot gold rose 0.4% to $4,159.89 per ounce by 1138 GMT.
- β U.S. gold futures for December delivery added 0.64% to $4,188.70.
- β The U.S. dollar index rose 0.3%.
- β Total U.S. debt topped $40 trillion for the first time in August.
What changed
Spot gold rose 0.4 percent to $4,159.89 per ounce by 1138 GMT, while December U.S. gold futures added 0.64 percent to $4,188.70.
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Gold Edges Up as Rate Hike Bets Ease
Gold prices moved higher as fading expectations for an immediate Federal Reserve rate hike provided support, though a stronger dollar and rising Treasury yields capped further gains. Spot gold advanced, while traders weighed the impact of recent jobs data on the central bank's monetary path. Bullion prices also drew backing from persistent concerns regarding rising United States government debt, even as a firmer dollar made the metal more expensive for holders of other currencies. Market participants are now closely monitoring upcoming central bank meeting minutes for further clarity.
Why it matters
The precious metal faced downward pressure recently, tracking toward a weekly drop before stabilizing. Market participants are carefully evaluating macroeconomic indicators, including job growth figures and fiscal deficits, to determine the trajectory of borrowing costs. Persistent fiscal deficits and climbing debt levels continue to act as a structural tailwind for bullion.
What is confirmed
- Spot gold rose 0.4% to $4,159.89 per ounce by 1138 GMT.
- U.S. gold futures for December delivery added 0.64% to $4,188.70.
- The U.S. dollar index rose 0.3%.
- Total U.S. debt topped $40 trillion for the first time in August.
Still unconfirmed
- Carley Garner remains bearish on gold at the $4,500 level despite the recent selloff creating a tactical buying opportunity.
What to watch next
- Release of the minutes from the September Federal Open Market Committee meeting
- Upcoming U.S. September jobs report data releases
confidence 100%Sources used for this update (12)
- Reuters β Gold edges up as October rate hike bets ease, stronger dollar cap gains
- Bloomberg.com β Gold Edges Higher as Markets Weigh Jobs Data Impact on Fed Path
- KITCO β Goldβs selloff creates a tactical buying opportunity, but Carley Garner says sheβs still bearish at $4,500
- Investing.com β Gold prices steady after weekly slide as weak jobs data ease Fed hike bets
- FXStreet β Why Gold and the Dollar are rising together today
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