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  "id": 15696750,
  "title": "Gold slips as investors weigh Fed rate outlook",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/gold-slips-as-investors-weigh-fed-rate-outlook-15696750",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-20T02:07:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
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    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/gold-slips-as-investors-weigh-fed-rate-outlook/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Gold prices experienced a decline in early Asian trading on Tuesday as investors anticipated the upcoming US Federal Reserve policy decision. Spot gold decreased by 0.3% to $4,126.84 per ounce, while US gold futures for December delivery fell 0.3% to $4,146.00. Traders are now focusing on the Fed's October 27-28 policy meeting and the upcoming US Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) data, which are crucial indicators for the central bank's inflation target of 2%. The US Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to the 3.75%-4.00% range in September. According to CME's FedWatch Tool, there is an 83% probability that the central bank will maintain rates steady next week, with a 94% chance of a rate hike in December. Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda mentioned that underlying inflation is near the 2% target, with strong global AI demand contributing to inflationary pressure due to a tight job market, indicating potential for additional rate increases. Higher interest rates usually negatively impact gold prices as they raise the opportunity cost of holding bullion, which does not generate interest. Geopolitical events also played a role, with Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis claiming responsibility for attacks on Saudi energy, airport, and military targets. Silver prices dropped 0.7% to $56.69 per ounce, platinum remained steady at $1,639.65, and palladium declined 0.7% to $1,112.08.",
  "summary": "Gold slipped in early Asian trading on Tuesday as investors awaited the US Federal Reserve policy decision next week for signals on interest rates and the broader outlook for monetary policy.",
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        "outlet": "The Economic Times - Top News",
        "title": "Gold slips as investors weigh Fed rate outlook",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/gold-slips-as-investors-weigh-fed-rate-outlook-15688401",
        "published": "2026-10-20T02:00:02.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Business Recorder",
        "title": "Gold slips as investors weigh Fed rate outlook",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/gold-slips-as-investors-weigh-fed-rate-outlook",
        "published": "2026-10-20T02:29:50.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Investing.com",
        "title": "Gold dips as oil prices fuel inflation fears, Fed outlook in focus",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/gold-dips-as-oil-prices-fuel-inflation-fears-fed-outlook-in-focus",
        "published": "2026-10-20T02:32:09.000Z"
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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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