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Gold set for worst quarterly loss in 13 years on hawkish Fed stance
The precious metal was headed for its first quarterly decline since 2024 and its steepest retreat since the June quarter of 2013. Although gold is typically seen as a hedge against inflation, higher rates tend to weigh on the non-yielding metal. Read on »
When Will the Bleeding Stop in the Precious Metals Market?
The Federal Reserve remains the market's primary focus. The money magicians left interest rates unchanged at their June meeting, but their messaging reinforced expectations that monetary policy will stay restrictive until inflation shows more convincing signs of easing. This has outweighed the safe-haven demand that typically accompanies geopolitical uncertainty. Read on »
COMEX Gold Options Speculation
There is an increasing amount of chatter regarding a surge in open interest for deeply out-of-the-money options on COMEX gold. Whether or not there's anything substantial behind these speculative trades remains to be seen. Read on »
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