After Rate Hike, Economists Weigh Tariffs’ Role in Inflation
- The U.S. Federal Reserve unanimously raised interest rates by 0.25 percentage point, while 16 of 18 policymakers signaled another increase in 2026.
- Gold prices remained near US$4,300 an ounce as traders assessed higher interest rates, inflation, and geopolitical uncertainty.
- Analysts said higher real yields and a stronger dollar could pressure gold, while inflation concerns and geopolitical uncertainty could support demand.
- Silver futures rose about 1.6%, supported by industrial demand.
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In commodity markets, the week concluded with expectations of further interest rate increases in the US leading to sell-offs in precious metals. Gold and silver prices fell throughout the week in line with these developments. Markets were shaped by expectations regarding the course of US-Iran relations. Here's a look at the week...
The price of the dollar rebounded this week after reaching a historic minimum on September 17th.
The Bloomberg Dollar Spot index has gained about 2 percent in the last two weeks, being its highest level since last July.
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