Gold Prices Fall as Dollar Strengthens Following US Inflation Data
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On October 14, gold futures closed down amid a stronger dollar and high Treasury yields, influenced by higher-than-expected inflation figures in the US. This has led to increased expectations for interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve.
Market Overview
Gold prices experienced a decline on October 14, closing down by 1.66% at $4,093.1 per troy ounce on the Comex, the metals division of the New York Mercantile Exchange. This drop follows a strengthening of the US dollar and elevated Treasury yields, driven by inflation data that exceeded market expectations.
Inflation Data
The US consumer prices rose significantly in September, with a 0.6% increase from the previous month. According to Commerzbank, this rise was not solely attributed to higher gasoline prices but also to a 0.3% increase in core prices, which exclude energy and food. This core increase surpassed expectations and indicates underlying inflationary pressures.
Federal Reserve Expectations
Commerzbank noted that the heated economy and indirect effects of rising energy prices are contributing to inflation. As a result, it is anticipated that the Federal Reserve will continue to raise interest rates. Following the inflation data release, the market has priced in about a 50% chance of a rate hike by the Fed in October.