Gold is facing a test that goes beyond the next Federal Reserve meeting. The metal has absorbed a sharp repricing in rate expectations without losing the $4,400 area.
This resilience is notable because higher interest rates usually make non-yielding gold less attractive.
The immediate catalyst is inflation. Strong August payrolls pushed the implied probability of a September 16 Fed hike to 60%. UBS now expects two 25-basis-point hikes this year, in September and December.
Key Takeaways
- Spot gold was around $4,400 on September 8, after falling 2.4% Friday following stronger U.S. payrolls.
- Markets now price a 60% probability of a September Fed hike, while Brent crude has climbed toward $100 a barrel.
- U.S. PPI on September 10 and CPI on September 11 could determine whether gold holds $4,400 or resumes its recent decline.
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Why Gold Is Holding Up Despite Higher Rate Expectations
Gold fell 2.4% on September 4 after the jobs report, reaching $4,419.09. By September 8, spot gold had recovered enough to trade around $4,400, despite continued rate-hike pressure.
Oil adds another complication. Brent reached about $98.66 on September 8 as Middle East tensions threatened energy supplies. Higher oil prices could keep inflation elevated, but they also strengthen demand for defensive assets.
The softer dollar is providing additional support. Reuters reported that dollar weakness has made gold cheaper for buyers using other currencies.
$4,400 Is The Key Test Before Inflation Data
Gold briefly traded below $4,400 last week before recovering. Recent analysis places support around $4,355, while resistance sits around $4,490. A break through either level could produce a much larger move.
Thursday’s PPI and Friday’s CPI will now provide the clearest test. The BLS is scheduled to release August PPI on September 10 and August CPI on September 11.
A hotter inflation reading could strengthen hike expectations and pressure gold below support. Softer data could reduce those expectations and give buyers room to retest $4,490.
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Is The Market Underpricing Gold?
Gold is no longer responding to rates alone. Société Générale has reported strong demand across physical holdings, futures, options, retail investors and institutional investors.
This creates a difficult valuation question. Gold is defending $4,400 while the market prices a 60% chance of a Fed hike.A break below $4,350 would weaken the structure, while a move above $4,490 could restore momentum.
For investors trying to separate a temporary correction from a larger trend change, InvestingHaven’s premium metals service provides deeper forecasts, valuation analysis and the market signals behind its gold and silver outlook.
The next inflation readings could determine which scenario gains control.
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