Fed Rate Decision Pressure
Global bullion prices face intense volatility as markets await upcoming Federal Reserve rate decisions.
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Gold has fallen about 7.5% from its Aug. 25 intraday peak of $4,696 an ounce to roughly $4,348, marking three consecutive weekly losses and leaving it below its 200-day moving average at $4,530.
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The latest U.S. jobs report intensified selling pressure: payrolls increased by 162,000, compared with expectations of about 55,000, sending gold down 2.2% in a single session to $4,376.
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In India, October gold futures edged up 17 rupees to 152,784 rupees per 10 grams, while silver futures dropped 2,684 rupees, or 1.13%, to 234,000 rupees per kilogram; globally, December Comex gold fell 1.5% and silver declined 2.34%.
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Markets are pricing the probability of a U.S. rate hike at above 80%, adding to pressure on gold ahead of the Fed meeting.
Gold and silver prices face intense volatility ahead of the Federal Reserve's September 15-16 decision, with the outcome likely to determine whether bullion holds recent losses or rebounds. Gold Eagle reports the Fed's next move could trigger a crisis if Chairman Kevin Warsh fails to act, while markets currently price in above an 80% probability of a rate hike. Gold has plunged 7.5% from its August 25 peak of $4,696 per ounce to roughly $4,348, marking three straight weeks of declines.
A stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs report intensified selling pressure. Payrolls jumped 162,000 against expectations of 55,000, sending gold down 2.2% in a single day to $4,376. Joey Choy notes the U.S. economic data has whipsawed markets since new Fed chairman Kevin Warsh took office in June, with nine of eighteen committee members now predicting at least one rate hike before year-end.
Gold Tumbles Below Key Support Levels
Gold's recent decline has broken through critical technical levels. The metal now trades below its 200-day moving average of $4,530, signaling potential further weakness. December Comex gold futures fell 1.5% while global silver declined 2.34%, matching gold's bearish momentum and suggesting broader bullion pressure across all major contracts.
India's Futures Show Mixed Signals
Asian markets offered a different picture. In India, October gold futures edged up 17 rupees to 152,784 rupees per 10 grams, bucking the global downtrend. However, silver futures weakened sharply, dropping 2,684 rupees or 1.13% to 234,000 rupees per kilogram, reflecting investor nervousness about precious metals broadly.
Rate Hike Expectations Drive Gold Selling
Higher U.S. interest rates make bonds and cash more attractive than non-yielding gold. Markets now price the probability of a Fed rate hike at above 80%, adding enormous selling pressure heading into the September meeting. Higher rates also strengthen the U.S. dollar, making gold more expensive for foreign buyers and triggering additional selling from international investors.
Dollar Strength and Oil Prices Shape Outlook
Two factors will likely determine gold's direction after the Fed decision. A less hawkish stance or declining oil prices could support bullion and attract fresh buyers. Conversely, higher oil prices or signals of tighter monetary policy could trigger further selling and push gold toward lower support levels. Investors now watch whether gold can hold near $4,300 or faces fresh selling pressure.
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