{
  "id": 10777253,
  "title": "Gold springs from $4,110 as Oil rout eases inflation heat",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/gold-springs-from-4-110-as-oil-rout-eases-inflation-heat",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-29T19:57:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "FXStreet",
    "slug": "fxstreet",
    "url": "https://www.fxstreet.com/news/gold-springs-from-4-110-as-oil-rout-eases-inflation-heat-202609291957"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Gold prices surged by over 1.30% on Tuesday, reaching $4,170, despite hawkish statements from Federal Reserve officials. This increase occurred following a multi-week low near $4,110 on Monday. The recovery of the XAU/USD pair was primarily influenced by declining energy prices. The US crude benchmark, West Texas Intermediate (WTI), fell by 4.27% to $89.10 per barrel, easing inflationary pressures. However, US Treasury yields and the Greenback remained elevated. New York Fed President John Williams indicated that rate hikes are not a priority, stating that price stability is \"foundational for the economy\" and that inflation should decrease as shocks have largely played out. US 10-year Treasury yields rose by two basis points to 5.255%, close to 2004 levels, while the US Dollar Index (DXY) gained 0.20% at 101.37. This drop in energy prices, along with the dovish stance of some Fed officials, contributed to the gold rally. However, hawkish opinions persisted, with some officials advocating for further rate increases. Data highlighted by the Conference Board showed a decline in consumer confidence in September, with Americans expressing heightened anxiety over the high cost of living, especially rising gasoline prices. Despite this, the US labor market remains robust, with job openings declining and layoffs remaining low. Traders are closely monitoring Wednesday's data, including the ADP National Employment Change, the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge (Core PCE Price Index), the Q3 GDP figures, and the September Nonfarm Payrolls report. Gold, often viewed as a safe-haven asset, plays a crucial role in human history as a store of value and medium of exchange. Central banks are the largest holders of gold, using it to support their currencies during turbulent times. Gold has an inverse correlation with the US Dollar and US Treasuries, meaning that a weaker Dollar typically leads to higher gold prices.",
  "summary": "Gold (XAU/USD) price registers solid gains of over 1.30% on Tuesday despite hawkish rhetoric from Federal Reserve (Fed) officials, after hitting a multi-week low near $4,110 on Monday. The XAU/USD pair trades at $4,170 after bouncing off daily lows of $4,113.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}