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  "id": 9670530,
  "title": "Gold edges lower, set for weekly loss as oil fuels Fed hike bets",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/gold-edges-lower-set-for-weekly-loss-as-oil-fuels-fed-hike-bets",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-25T01:12:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Investing.com",
    "slug": "investing-com",
    "url": "https://www.investing.com/news/commodities-news/gold-edges-lower-set-for-weekly-loss-as-oil-fuels-fed-hike-bets-4916501"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Gold prices experienced a slight decline on Friday, with the potential for a weekly loss exceeding 2%, as energy costs and U.S. Treasury yields continued to support expectations of further Federal Reserve interest rate hikes to curb inflation. By 20:21 ET (00:21 GMT), XAU/USD dropped 0.2% to $4,267.13 per ounce, while Gold Futures rose 0.1% to $4,302.22. XAG/USD fell 0.3% to $63.64, and XPT/USD decreased 0.1% to $1,753.37. The U.S. Dollar Index remained unchanged at 101.3.\n\nOil prices stabilized after a sharp increase on Thursday, as the United States and Iran remained deadlocked over reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a vital channel for global energy transportation. Disagreements persisted over a potential phased deal that would permit Iran to reopen the waterway while Washington lifts a port blockade. The threat of energy supply disruptions has kept oil prices high and heightened concerns that rising fuel costs could hinder the inflation easing process, a key factor driving gold prices. As investors weigh the potential impact of renewed energy price pressures, they question whether the Federal Reserve might need to increase interest rates further following last week's policy decision, the first rate hike in three years. Higher interest rates and bond yields typically exert downward pressure on gold, as the precious metal does not yield income. U.S. Treasury yields surged significantly on Thursday, with the 30-year yield nearing 5.5%, the highest level in over two decades. This surge has further fueled worries that elevated borrowing costs could persist longer, amplifying pressure on non-yielding assets like gold. Despite the challenging economic backdrop, ANZ analysts reported that investment demand for gold remains strong, with no significant liquidations observed thus far. The recent decline in gold prices has not yet sparked a widespread exit from gold investments, indicating that the downward trend may not be an all-encompassing shift in investor sentiment. However, the near-term trajectory of gold prices is closely tied to oil prices, U.S. Treasury yields, and expectations surrounding the Federal Reserve's future policy decisions. Should energy costs continue to rise, inflation concerns could persist, while higher yields and a stronger dollar would further burden gold's appeal as a non-yielding asset.",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Business Times - Companies & Markets",
        "title": "Gold heads for weekly decline as dollar firms, Fed rate outlook weighs",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/gold-heads-for-weekly-decline-as-dollar-firms-fed-rate-outlook-weighs",
        "published": "2026-09-25T01:30:01.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Economic Times - Top News",
        "title": "Gold heads for weekly decline as dollar firms, Fed rate outlook weighs",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/gold-heads-for-weekly-decline-as-dollar-firms-fed-rate-outlook-weighs-9678613",
        "published": "2026-09-25T02:04:05.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Business Recorder",
        "title": "Dollar set for weekly gains as yields surge, Fed bets build",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/dollar-set-for-weekly-gains-as-yields-surge-fed-bets-build",
        "published": "2026-09-25T02:59:54.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Dollar set for weekly gains as yields surge, Fed bets build",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/dollar-set-for-weekly-gains-as-yields-surge-fed-bets-build-9688080",
        "published": "2026-09-25T03:23:24.000Z"
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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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