Gold held its losses after a jump in U.S. inflation revived concerns that the Federal Reserve may need to raise rates further. Bullion traded near $4,105 an ounce after slumping 1.3% the previous day, while silver kept a 6% loss, as September CPI rose 0.6% month-on-month, the fastest pace since April, on elevated energy costs. Investors raised their bets on a Fed hike at the October 27–28 meeting to about 30%, with Treasury yields near multiyear highs and the dollar at its strongest in more than a year. Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee called the data “discouraging” and warned that AI infrastructure spending could overheat the economy. Spot gold was little changed at $4,102.60 in early Asian trading, and investors are awaiting final policy guidance from Fed Chair Kevin Warsh before the media blackout begins.
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XAU/USD
▼ Likely negativeRelevance: high
| Market | Gold |
|---|---|
| Close on 10/14/2026 | 4,105.49 |
| Change that session | -1.33% |
DXY
▲ Likely positiveRelevance: medium
| Market | Currencies |
|---|---|
| Close on 10/14/2026 | 102.52 |
| Change that session | +0.32% |
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