https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gold-holds-near-4-170-as-inflation-keeps-december-fed-tightening-in-playContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gold-holds-near-4-170-as-inflation-keeps-december-fed-tightening-in-playhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gold-holds-near-4-170-as-inflation-keeps-december-fed-tightening-in-play#u136101Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:05:42 +0000Spot gold held near $4,172.10 an ounce in early U.S. trading Friday, supported by a softer dollar and lower Treasury yields following a Thursday rebound. Precious metals found a footing despite hot inflation prints, as Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh refrained from signaling an October rate increase during overnight remarks at the International Monetary Fund meetings. Market positioning remains divided between persistent price pressures and economic resilience. September consumer prices rose 0.6% on the month and 3.7% annually, while producer prices jumped 1.3% monthly for a 6.3% annual gain