Gold Research

Where gold price is headed next as Fed rate hike and inflation odds change direction

Gold prices have been volatile in 2026, but a recent rally shows renewed investor interest amid tamer inflation data and changing Fed rate expectations.

Gold prices have been volatile in 2026, but a recent rally shows renewed investor interest amid tamer inflation data and changing Fed rate expectations.

Gold impact rationale

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

  • Source: CNBC Markets
  • 2026-08-12
  • rates

Topics: gold news, gold price impact, rates