Gold has bounced back above $4,300 after its sharp reversal earlier this week, reaching $4,346.30 per ounce on Wednesday. The recovery comes just hours before the Federal Reserve announces its September decision.
Markets assign a 93% chance of a 25-basis-point hike, leaving investors focused on what Fed Chair Kevin Warsh says next.
Key Takeaways
- Spot gold reached $4,346.30, recovering more than 1% as the dollar and Treasury yields eased.
- Markets price a 93% chance of a 25-basis-point hike, taking the federal funds target to 3.75%-4.00%.
- $4,400 is the next major test, but higher yields or a stronger dollar could send gold back toward $4,300.
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Gold Has Recovered, But The Fed Still Holds The Key
Gold’s rebound makes sense when looking beyond the rate decision itself. Traders have already priced a 25-basis-point increase with high conviction. A hike would therefore deliver little surprise unless Warsh changes expectations for subsequent meetings.
The macro backdrop remains difficult for bullion. U.S. inflation is running above the Fed’s 2% target, while oil prices remain above $100 per barrel. Treasury yields have also surged, with the 10-year yield reaching 5.041% on Tuesday, its highest level since July 2007.
Gold has gained some relief as oil prices and the dollar eased on Wednesday. This gave buyers an opportunity to recover ground before the Fed announcement.
Can Gold Break Back Above $4,400?
The $4,300 level has quickly become important.
Gold’s failure to hold higher levels earlier this week opened a deeper correction. Wednesday’s rebound has now pushed the metal back above that threshold, putting $4,400 within reach.
A move through $4,400 would strengthen the recovery and show that buyers have absorbed much of the recent selling. Failure to reach or hold that level could leave gold trapped between $4,300 and $4,400.
The reaction around both levels should provide a cleaner technical signal than Wednesday’s intraday move alone.
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Warsh’s Guidance Could Set The Direction
Markets already have a strong expectation for today’s rate increase. Warsh’s guidance therefore carries greater potential for a sustained reaction.
His Jackson Hole stance was hawkish, while the Fed now faces inflation above target, oil above $100 and long-term borrowing costs at multi-year highs.
A signal that more hikes could follow would support Treasury yields and the dollar, creating renewed pressure on gold. A less aggressive path could give buyers room to push through $4,400.
Conclusion
Gold has recovered from its sharp reversal and reclaimed $4,300, but the rebound has yet to prove itself. A break above $4,400 would give bulls an important technical victory, while renewed weakness below $4,300 would reopen the correction.
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Wednesday’s Fed decision could provide the spark, but gold’s reaction around $4,300 and $4,400 will show whether buyers can take control again.
