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Gold Prices Recover
Gold prices edged higher on October 8, 2026, after falling to a two-month low in the previous trading session. Investors remained focused on the outlook for US interest rates and the latest signals from the Federal Reserve.
Spot Gold Moves Higher
Spot gold rose 0.4 percent to around $4,127.40 per ounce. The metal had touched its lowest level since August 5 during the previous session as a stronger US dollar and higher US Treasury yields put pressure on gold prices.
Read more : Dollar Holds Near 18-Month High as Fed Signals Caution
Gold Futures Also Gain
US gold futures for December delivery increased 0.3 percent to around $4,150.60 per ounce. The modest recovery came as traders assessed whether recent pressure on gold could continue or whether the metal could regain some ground.
Federal Reserve Policy in Focus
Recent Federal Reserve meeting minutes showed that policymakers had different views about the reasons for raising interest rates. Some officials considered higher rates necessary to limit the impact of energy price shocks and other economic pressures.
Inflation Concerns Remain
A more hawkish group of policymakers viewed the rate increase as necessary to guard against emerging inflation driven by stronger demand. These differences remain important for financial markets because interest rate expectations can influence the US dollar, bond yields and gold prices.
Other Precious Metals Rise
Other major precious metals also recorded gains. Spot silver increased 0.4 percent to around $60.39 per ounce, while platinum gained 1.4 percent to about $1,653.88. Palladium also rose 1.4 percent to approximately $1,141.
Gold Market Outlook
Gold prices are likely to remain sensitive to Federal Reserve policy expectations, movements in the US dollar and Treasury yields. Investors are watching upcoming economic data and central bank signals for clearer direction on interest rates and the precious metals market.
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