https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gold-slips-as-hawkish-fed-outlook-oil-prices-pressure-bullionContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gold-slips-as-hawkish-fed-outlook-oil-prices-pressure-bullionhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gold-slips-as-hawkish-fed-outlook-oil-prices-pressure-bullion#u55875Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:41:37 +0000The dollar index climbed on Tuesday and Wednesday, supported by rising T-note yields that strengthened the currency's interest rate differentials. A surge in WTI crude oil to a six-week high lifted inflation expectations, raising speculation that the Federal Reserve could be persuaded to raise interest rates. This monetary policy outlook follows a volatile period for bullion markets, which recently experienced a steep weekly plunge and downward pressure from a hawkish Federal Reserve stance.Why it mattersBullion markets remain sensitive to shifting monetary policy expectations and economi https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gold-slips-as-hawkish-fed-outlook-oil-prices-pressure-bullionhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gold-slips-as-hawkish-fed-outlook-oil-prices-pressure-bullion#u53297Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:02:00 +0000Gold prices fell sharply on Monday, dropping from a 15-week high reached last week. The selloff followed an inflation speech by Warsh that revived market bets on Federal Reserve rate hikes. While prices steadied after the initial tumble, the metal hit a near two-week low due to the Fed chief's hawkish stance. This downward trend follows a period of volatility that saw a seven-session rally transition into a rout at Jackson Hole.Why it mattersGold typically loses appeal when interest rates rise because it provides no yield. Market participants are currently weighing the likelihood of a Sep