https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gold-price-down-but-weathering-ecb-s-25-basis-point-rate-hikeContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gold-price-down-but-weathering-ecb-s-25-basis-point-rate-hikehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gold-price-down-but-weathering-ecb-s-25-basis-point-rate-hike#u70623Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:31:01 +0000Gold prices firmed on Tuesday after hitting a low not seen in over a month. The metal is currently holding steady as investors seek monetary policy clues from the Federal Reserve. This follows a period of selling pressure triggered by a 25 basis point interest rate hike from the European Central Bank, which aimed to combat inflation driven by the Iran war. While the ECB move was expected, the market remains split on future policy directions.Why it mattersHigher interest rates typically make non-yielding assets like gold less attractive to investors. The current volatility reflects a tug-of-war https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gold-price-down-but-weathering-ecb-s-25-basis-point-rate-hikehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gold-price-down-but-weathering-ecb-s-25-basis-point-rate-hike#u65022Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:21:34 +0000Gold prices are declining but largely weathering a 25 basis point interest rate hike enacted by the European Central Bank. The central bank raised borrowing costs in a decisive bid to quell inflation, which has faced renewed pressures stemming from the Iran war. While an ECB rate hike was heavily anticipated by markets, investors remain strictly divided regarding what monetary policy decisions will follow next. Selling pressure on gold remains present following the announcement, yet bullion is holding its ground against the policy tightening.Why it mattersCentral banks face mounting pressure t