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Fed Rate Hikes & Gold

My XAU/USD chart at $4,180.29 with key levels, DXY, yields and today's Fed events

Gold Market Analysis

Gold Analysis #38: Rebound Holds Above $4,180 | 1 Oct

Gold claws back above $4,180 on 1 October as the dollar stays firm and Treasury yields near multi-year highs cap the bounce. Levels, Fed outlook and today's calendar.

2026-10-01
My illustration of gold bars beside a falling XAU/USD chart, with Fed rate, DXY and Brent oil labels

Gold Market Analysis

Market Analysis #36: Gold Steadies Near $4,140 After 4% Plunge | 29 Sep 2026

Gold steadies near $4,140 after Monday's 4% plunge. My 29 September read on yields, the dollar, Fed hike bets, JOLTS and the key XAU/USD levels to watch today.

2026-09-29
My illustration of gold bars, an oil barrel and the Fed building beside a falling XAU/USD chart at 4,180

Gold Market Analysis

Market Analysis #35: Gold Breaks Below $4,200 | 28 Sep 2026

Gold breaks below $4,200 on 28 September as yields, the dollar and Fed hike bets bite. My key levels, session outlook and what I'm watching before the US open.

2026-09-28
My gold briefing infographic for 25 September: bearish Fed, yields and dollar pressures against bullish ETF and PBOC support

Gold Market Analysis

Market Analysis #34: Gold Steadies Near $4,280 | 25 Sep 2026

Gold steadies near $4,280 after a weekly loss above 2%, as Fed hike bets and 5% yields keep the dollar firm. My key levels and outlook for 25 September.

2026-09-25
My gold market summary graphic showing XAU/USD at 4,284 with resistance at 4,303 and support at 4,275

Gold Market Analysis

Market Analysis #33: Gold Tests $4280 | 24 Sep 2026

Gold is testing $4,280 on 24 September as Treasury yields hit 5.1% and the dollar firms. Here are my key levels, Fed speakers and what I'm watching today.

2026-09-24
Gold outlook graphic showing the Fed, a firm dollar, oil and a falling XAU/USD chart

Gold Market Analysis

Market Analysis #31: Gold Slips to $4,318 | 22 Sep 2026

Gold slips toward $4,315 as a firm dollar and hawkish Fed pricing weigh on XAU/USD ahead of today's Williams, Jefferson and Barkin speeches. Full levels inside.

2026-09-22