Bearish for Gold
Fed Decision Gold Demand Pause
Stable
Steady attention in Gold coverage, without a clear trend.
Updated 14 October 2026
The bearish argument: Uncertainty and caution ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy decision is suppressing fresh buying interest in precious metals
How attention has changed
0% of Gold coverage
Rolling 3-day share · as of 14 Oct 2026
This measures attention in published coverage, not the likelihood of a price move.
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| 2026-09-15 | 0% |
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| 2026-09-17 | 0% |
| 2026-09-18 | 1% |
| 2026-09-19 | 0.7% |
| 2026-09-20 | 0.7% |
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| 2026-09-23 | 0% |
| 2026-09-24 | 2.8% |
| 2026-09-25 | 3.2% |
| 2026-09-26 | 3.4% |
| 2026-09-27 | 2.3% |
| 2026-09-28 | 1.6% |
| 2026-09-29 | 0% |
| 2026-09-30 | 1.3% |
| 2026-10-01 | 1% |
| 2026-10-02 | 1.1% |
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| 2026-10-14 | 0% |
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Recent coverage
Earlier coverage
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The Economic Times · Published 29 Sep 2026
Gold, silver slide as buyers wait for prices to stabilise
In coverage record: 30 Sep 2026
“buyers are unlikely to rush in until prices of the yellow metal show signs of stabilising or a recovery”
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MarketScreener · Published 29 Sep 2026
Oil Prices Reverse Gains as Gulf Crude Exports -2-
In coverage record: 30 Sep 2026
“expectations that the Federal Reserve would keep rates higher for longer sapped appetite for the non-yielding asset”
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The National · Published 25 Sep 2026
Oil prices waver in face of Iran war truce and Houthi attacks
In coverage record: 26 Sep 2026
“Gold prices eased on Friday and were set to post a weekly loss on the back of a stronger dollar and growing expectations that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates elevated to contain inflation”
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The Hindu Business Line · Published 24 Sep 2026
Gold muted on US Fed policy tightening bets, decline in oil
In coverage record: 25 Sep 2026
“While gold is widely regarded as an inflation hedge, rising interest rates tend to diminish its appeal relative to interest-bearing investments.”
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The Motley Fool Canada · Published 23 Sep 2026
Falling Metals Prices Are Dragging Down Canadian Mining Stocks
In coverage record: 24 Sep 2026
“Gold fell 1.3% that day on growing bets that the Federal Reserve would raise interest rates.”
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Free Press Journal · Published 23 Sep 2026
Gold Falls ₹900 To ₹1.54 Lakh Per 10 Grams Amid Weak Global Cues
In coverage record: 24 Sep 2026
“higher interest rates make precious metals, such as gold, less attractive for investors”
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Livemint · Published 23 Sep 2026
Gold Falls as Traders Weigh US-Iran Talk Progress, Fedspeak
In coverage record: 24 Sep 2026
“Higher rates and a stronger greenback are negative for gold as it pays no interest and is priced in the US currency.”
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The Economic Times · Published 17 Sep 2026
Gold prices fall Rs 2,000/10 gram, silver dips Rs 4,600/kg as US Fed hikes rate after 3 years. Time to sell?
In coverage record: 18 Sep 2026
“Oil prices declined further, extending the previous session's losses, after reports that Saudi Arabia was offering additional crude cargoes through Oman eased concerns about supply disruptions”
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Lokmat Times · Published 10 Sep 2026
Gold, silver trade mixed ahead of US inflation data, Fed Reserve decision
In coverage record: 11 Sep 2026
“Gold and silver prices showed a mixed trend in Thursday's morning trade as the market exercised caution ahead of US inflation data and the Federal Reserve's policy decision.”
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The Hindu Business Line · Published 4 Sep 2026
Gold price falls ₹431 to ₹1.55 lakh/10g in futures trade; snaps two-day rise
In coverage record: 5 Sep 2026
“gold prices dropped by Rs 431 to Rs 1.55 lakh per 10 grams in futures trade due to investor caution ahead of the US nonfarm payrolls data”
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The Hindu Business Line · Published 2 Sep 2026
Gold price falls ₹2,100 to ₹1.56 lakh/10g, drops for 6th straight day. Here’s why
In coverage record: 3 Sep 2026
“Spot gold continues to grapple with fears of an interest rate hike by the US Federal Reserve. Higher oil prices have coincided with hawkish comments from Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh, who has called for action if elevated inflation does not ease quickly.”
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Forbes · Published 1 Sep 2026
Gold Price Continues Decline Amid Interest Rate Hike Expectations
In coverage record: 2 Sep 2026
“Prices crashed in late January after Trump named Warsh as his pick to lead the Fed, as Warsh was seen as less likely to slash interest rates.”
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CNBC TV18 · Published 1 Sep 2026
Gold, silver prices: Key factors investors should watch this week
In coverage record: 2 Sep 2026
“Markets have also increased their expectations of a September Fed rate hike following recent hawkish comments from Fed Chair Kevin Warsh. Higher-for-longer interest rates can weigh on gold because they make interest-bearing assets relatively more attractive.”
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Business Standard · Published 31 Aug 2026
Gold, silver ETFs off day's low, still down 4% amid hawkish Fed stance
In coverage record: 1 Sep 2026
“Fed's hawkish stance boosted market expectations for a rate hike next month leading to a decline in safe haven assets.”
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CNBC TV18 · Published 31 Aug 2026
Gold, silver ETFs fall: Why silver funds are seeing a sharper correction
In coverage record: 1 Sep 2026
“Expectations of a September US Federal Reserve rate hike have risen following hawkish comments from Fed Chair Kevin Warsh at Jackson Hole. Higher US yields and a stronger dollar tend to put pressure on non-yielding assets such as gold and silver.”
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Moneycontrol · Published 31 Aug 2026
Gold and silver price today, August 31: Check rates of 24K, 22K gold in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata other cities
In coverage record: 1 Sep 2026
“Analysts estimate that the current global setup points to a cautious gap-down or flat opening bias for precious metals.”
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Markets Insider · Published 29 Aug 2026
Why Gold and Silver Prices Are Down Today - and What This Investor Predicts Next
In coverage record: 30 Aug 2026
“Warsh's remarks prompted investors to rethink the path for interest rates, creating an unfavorable backdrop for both precious metals. Markets subsequently raised the probability of a September rate hike to nearly 56%, versus about 35% one day earlier.”
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Times Now · Published 29 Aug 2026
Gold Rate Today (August 28, 2026): Gold Prices Fall, Check 24K, 22K, 18K Prices In Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Lucknow And Other Major Cities
In coverage record: 30 Aug 2026
“Markets expect his speech to indicate a tightening policy stance. If he fails to reassure investors, the dollar could come under pressure. Investors remained cautious ahead of US Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh's address at the Jackson Hole Symposium, trying to balance concerns about persistent inflation, higher bond yields, and ongoing global tensions.”
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Daily Excelsior · Published 27 Aug 2026
Adding Gold and Silver to Your Retirement Mix: A Precious Metals IRA Primer
In coverage record: 28 Aug 2026
“Metals produce no yield — no dividends, no interest, no coupon payments. Their price can be volatile in the short run, and their long-term real returns have historically lagged equities over many multi-decade stretches.”
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The Economic Times · Published 25 Aug 2026
Gold prices fall after 4 days; silver dips Rs 4,300/kg ahead of inflation data, Warsh speech at Jackson Hole
In coverage record: 26 Aug 2026
“Gold and silver prices opened lower on the Multi Commodity Exchange on Tuesday as investors turned their attention to key inflation data and a speech by Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh later this week at the Jackson Hole Conference.”
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Forbes · Published 19 Aug 2026
Month High—Here’s Why
In coverage record: 20 Aug 2026
“analysts blamed a stronger dollar, which was then at its highest level in more than a year, and expectations that the Federal Reserve may raise rates at some point this year.”
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CNBC TV18 · Published 19 Aug 2026
Gold, silver rates today: What is driving prices lower in India
In coverage record: 20 Aug 2026
“investors remained cautious ahead of the release of the US Federal Reserve meeting minutes, which could offer clues on the future path of interest rates.”
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NewsX · Published 4 Aug 2026
Gold, Silver Prices Today (August 4): Check City-Wise 18K, 22K, 24K Gold and Silver Rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and More
In coverage record: 5 Aug 2026
“If inflation continues to stay high, there is a possibility that the Federal Reserve of America might continue keeping the interest rate high or hike it further. The rising interest rate makes the yellow metal less attractive since gold doesn't pay any interest.”
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Deccan Chronicle · Published 31 Jul 2026
Gold Falls to Rs 1.44 Lakh, Silver Slips to Rs 2.19 Lakh in Futures Trade
In coverage record: 1 Aug 2026
“Analysts attributed the decline in gold prices to weaker spot demand.”
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Times of India · Published 29 Jul 2026
Gold, Silver Rate Today Live Updates: Bullion slips as Fed decision, stronger dollar keep traders cautious
In coverage record: 30 Jul 2026
“Gold prices edged lower as investors largely stayed on the sidelines before the conclusion of the US Federal Reserve's two-day monetary policy meeting. Market participants expected the Fed to keep interest rates unchanged, but uncertainty over future policy continued to limit fresh buying in bullion.”
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