Gold Prices Rise as Geopolitical Risks Mount and Fed Rate Hike Bets Shift
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Gold prices rose supported by geopolitical risks as market expectations for a Federal Reserve rate hike shifted toward December. FXStreet reported that traders are pricing in a delay in monetary tightening, which has increased the appeal of bullion as a safe-haven asset.
The upward movement was driven by investors seeking safety due to ongoing geopolitical instability and a recalibration of interest rate expectations. This shift lowers the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding assets as the market monitors the monetary policy path under Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh.
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Update: Gold erased its weekly losses on October 9, 2026, after President Donald Trump ruled out military strikes against Iran before the midterm elections. The statement triggered a decline in the US dollar and Treasury yields, providing further support for bullion prices.