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Precious metals

Energy & Commodities

Gold set for a weekly drop as traders assess Fed signals

2026-10-16T01:07:37.000Z
Renewed inflation worries over rising energy costs has prompted some central banks to tighten monetary policy, weighing on non-yielding gold.
Energy & Commodities

Gold steadies as traders assess US-Iran tensions, Fed rate path

2026-10-09T01:00:31.000Z
Gold bars at Le Freeport, a high-security vault in Singapore.
Energy & Commodities

Gold liquidity deep enough for Asian, Western hubs to coexist, Hong Kong and Singapore say

2026-10-06T13:41:03.000Z
Gold fell 6% in September, its worst monthly loss since June, after the US Fed hiked rates for the first time since 2023.
Energy & Commodities

Gold steady as softer US inflation data tempers Fed rate-hike bets

2026-10-01T00:55:34.000Z
Despite gold being known as an inflation hedge, rising interest rates often pressure the metal, which offers no yield.
Energy & Commodities

⁠Gold on track for third weekly loss as US inflation data looms​‌

2026-09-11T03:04:08.000Z
Gold has settled in a relatively narrow range since bouncing back from a floor near US$4,000 an ounce in July.
Energy & Commodities

Gold holds decline as traders weigh prospects for US Fed rate hike

2026-09-07T00:20:11.000Z
The US dollar held firm, making greenback-priced metals costlier for buyers using other currencies. 
Energy & Commodities

Gold hits over 3-week low as Iran war tensions fan US rate hike fears

2026-09-02T02:46:05.000Z
Despite its role as an inflation hedge, gold tends to lose appeal in a high interest rate environment as it offers no yield. 
Energy & Commodities

Gold slips as US Fed chair’s Jackson Hole speech looms

2026-08-28T06:55:06.000Z
Gold’s marked rebound in recent weeks has taken the metal above the 200-day moving average that is often viewed as an important measure of momentum.
Energy & Commodities

Gold eases from 3-month high as investors await US inflation data

2026-08-26T05:31:03.000Z
Historical portfolio allocation to gold among family offices generally ranges from 5 to 10%, notes a market player.
Companies & Markets

Family offices cheer MAS’ lifting of precious metals cap, but do not expect a gold rush

2026-08-25T12:44:33.000Z
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