Gold bears retain control as markets brace for Fed rate hike

Gold (XAU/USD) remains on the defensive on Tuesday as a stronger US Dollar (USD), rising US Treasury yields and US Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate hike expectations create a challenging backdrop for the non-yielding metal.

Gold impact rationale

Rising rate-hike or hawkish expectations increase gold's opportunity cost.

• Source: FXStreet news
• 2026-09-15
• rates
• dollar

Topics: gold news, gold price impact, rates, dollar