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18 Jun 2026, 19:55 UTC · 2h ago
Hawkish Fed could push gold prices back to $4,000 next week
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Kitco
18 Jun 2026, 19:55 UTC · 2h ago
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The Federal Reserve's updated economic projections now show support for a potential rate hike by the end of the year, reversing its previous stance of cutting rates. — Hawkish shifts and higher rates increase the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding assets like gold and typically strengthen the USD.
-0.80The Trump administration is preparing to sign a peace agreement with Iran, potentially ending the months-long war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. — Reduced geopolitical tension typically decreases the 'safe-haven' demand for gold, exerting downward pressure on prices.
-0.50Gold is currently trading roughly $200 below its 200-day moving average, discouraging trend followers from taking long positions. — Technical weakness and a breach of key moving averages often signal a bearish trend and deter institutional buyers.
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Oil prices may remain elevated due to the need to rebuild strategic reserves, potentially sustaining inflation and forcing central banks to remain hawkish. — Persistent inflation can provide long-term structural support for gold as a hedge, despite the short-term pressure from central bank reactions.
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