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Gold Holds Steady at $4,301 Amid Fed Hike Expectations

By Markets Desk · 2026-09-15 · 1 min read
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Spot gold stabilized at $4,300.96 per ounce after hitting a one-month low. Traders await the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates.

Spot gold held firm at $4,300.96 per ounce on Tuesday. This level follows a drop to the lowest point since August 7 in the previous session. US gold futures declined by 0.3 percent to $4,341.10. The market remains focused on the upcoming monetary policy decision from the US Federal Reserve.

Investors expect the Fed to raise rates by 0.25 percentage points on Wednesday. The new target range would be between 3.75 and 4.00 percent. Recent data indicates that US inflation accelerated in August. This trend supports the case for tighter monetary policy.

Bond Yields Pressure Metal Prices

The yield on 10-year US Treasury bonds rose to 5.00 percent. Higher yields reduce the appeal of non-yielding assets like gold. Escalating geopolitical tensions also weighed on sentiment. Rising oil prices contributed to the broader economic pressure on the metal.

Precious Metals Show Mixed Results

Silver increased by 0.1 percent to $63.28 per ounce. Platinum decreased by 0.1 percent to $1,757.46. Palladium fell by 0.7 percent to $1,283.61. The divergence reflects varying demand across the precious metals complex.

Market Context and Outlook

Data from GN auto markets/commodities: gold prices confirms the stabilization trend. The market awaits the Fed's official statement for direction. A rate hike could further suppress gold in the short term. Traders monitor these figures closely for upcoming moves.

Based on reporting by fananews.com, compiled by the Tradingbird desk.

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