{
  "id": 10872217,
  "title": "Gold on track for monthly decline as investors brace for US inflation data",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/gold-on-track-for-monthly-decline-as-investors-brace-for-us-inflation",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-30T05:40:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40441949/gold-on-track-for-monthly-decline-as-investors-brace-for-us-inflation-data"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Gold prices have dipped on Wednesday, poised for a monthly decline, amid rising expectations of higher interest rates, as investors await US inflation data to gauge the Federal Reserve's upcoming policy shift. Spot gold stood at $4,180.30 per ounce at 0435 GMT, down 6% this month, while US gold futures rose 0.8% to $4,212.70. The dollar was on track for a monthly gain, making gold more costly for those holding currencies other than the US dollar. The US personal consumption expenditures price index is expected at 1230 GMT. Tony Sage, CEO of Critical Metals, explained that the PCE data release may significantly affect gold's outlook, as it could impact US monetary policy expectations and the direction of Treasury yields and the dollar. \"A softer reading may bolster gold, potentially driving it toward the $4,200-4,300 range, whereas a stronger number could elevate yields and the dollar, intensifying pressure on gold and challenging the $4,100 level,\" he added. Higher interest rates generally diminish gold's allure since the metal lacks yield. According to the CME's FedWatch Tool, traders estimate a 47% probability of a Fed rate increase in October and a 92% chance of a hike in December. The US central bank marked a 25 basis point rate hike this month. Oil prices surged after Trump dismissed the possibility of easing sanctions on Iran. New York Fed President John Williams suggested that Fed policymakers might require just one more rate hike this year to steer inflation back to the central bank's 2% objective. Geopolitically, Qatar expressed hope that shuttle diplomacy between Tehran and Washington would produce a breakthrough, despite US President Donald Trump denying reports of easing sanctions and releasing frozen Iranian funds in exchange for nuclear concessions. Silver slipped 0.6% to $61.07, platinum decreased 0.2% to $1,703.19, and palladium fell 0.2% to $1,220.61. All three metals were set for monthly declines.",
  "summary": "Gold prices steadied on Wednesday but were headed for a monthly loss as expectations of higher interest rates weighed on sentiment, while investors awaited US inflation data for clues on the Federal Reserve’s next policy move. Spot gold was little changed at $4,180.30 per ounce, as of 0435 GMT, but has lost 6% so far this month. US gold futures gained 0.8% to $4,212.70. The dollar was headed for…",
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        "title": "Gold set to register monthly decline as investors brace for US inflation data",
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        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "Gold prices set for monthly decline as investors await US inflation data",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/gold-prices-set-for-monthly-decline-as-investors-await-us-inflation",
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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."
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