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UBS Targets Gold Buy Zone Amid Fed Rate Hike Outlook

By Markets Desk · 2026-09-09 · Updated 2026-09-09 15:08 UTC
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UBS maintains a constructive outlook on gold despite expectations for 50bp of Fed rate hikes, arguing that structural support from central banks and fiscal concerns outweighs near-term headwinds. The bank advises investors to view recent pullbacks as chances to build strategic positions, highlighting gold's role as a diversifier and hedge against inflation and geopolitical risk.

  • UBS analysts clarify that gold serves as a strategic portfolio hedge rather than a short-term trade on Fed moves, citing robust central bank accumulation and US fiscal risks as key long-term drivers. The bank projects 750-1,000 metric tons of annual official sector buying, reinforcing its view that recent price dips are opportunities for underallocated investors to increase exposure.

    Source: GN auto markets/commodities: gold prices

  • Gold rebounded to $4,401 as UBS advises building positions despite expected 2026 rate hikes.

    Source: GN auto markets/commodities: gold prices
Based on reporting by GN auto markets/commodities: gold prices and GN auto markets/commodities: gold prices, compiled by the Tradingbird desk.

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