U.S. inflation is expected to cool in October, with consumer prices forecast to rise 0.3% after September’s 0.6% jump and core inflation also set to ease modestly. But energy-driven price pressures and still-sticky underlying inflation may leave the Federal Reserve weighing an interest-rate hike at its December meeting.

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Gold Falls Nearly 3% as Rate-Hike Bets Rise

Last updatedSep 30, 2026

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“Inflation isn't done: Interest rates likely to rise more, Fed Governor Michael Barr warns”

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“Fed's Barr signals further rate hikes needed as inflation risks rise”

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Marcus Bell⚡13Sep 30, 2026
Higher rates might be needed but they always seem to hit regular folks with bigger loan payments first.

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Gold’s sharp reversal has made year-end traders cautious, while rising rate expectations and real yields are weighing on the non-yielding metal despite persistent inflation. Analysts offer differing ways to assess the decline: the World Gold Council points to historical recovery signals, while a review of Gerald Celente’s gold call argues that forecasts should be judged against fixed targets and deadlines.

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Hot Inflation Prompts Fed to Weigh Half-Point Hike

October inflation came in hotter than expected, with core prices rising 0.3% for a third straight month, prompting Federal Reserve officials to signal they may consider a half-point rate hike in December. The data intensified market expectations for tighter policy, which could raise borrowing costs and weigh on business investment and risk assets.

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