https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gold-little-changed-as-august-cpi-raises-interest-rate-expectationsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gold-little-changed-as-august-cpi-raises-interest-rate-expectationshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gold-little-changed-as-august-cpi-raises-interest-rate-expectations#u69563Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:56:25 +0000Gold prices firmed on Tuesday after hitting a one-month low. Investors are now awaiting the Federal Reserve's policy decision for monetary cues. Bullion prices previously slipped due to rallying oil prices and hot inflation data, which strengthened expectations for a rate hike this week. Market sentiment remains tense as the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield briefly touched 5.041%, the highest level since July 2007, and FOMC rate-hike odds surged to 95%.Why it mattersHigher interest rates typically increase the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding assets like gold. Current pressure stems fr https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gold-little-changed-as-august-cpi-raises-interest-rate-expectationshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gold-little-changed-as-august-cpi-raises-interest-rate-expectations#u66907Sun, 13 Sep 2026 09:40:04 +0000Gold prices wavered and hovered near a one-month low as high oil prices and inflation fueled expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate hikes ahead of key consumer price index data. Wall Street shifted to a bullish stance on gold leading up to the central bank meeting, while Main Street retained a narrow bullish majority despite a weekly price slide. Investors awaited the upcoming inflation figures to gauge the direction of monetary policy and bullion markets.Why it mattersPrecious metals face heavy pressure when inflation remains persistent and energy costs rise, prompting central banks t