Historical Gold News Stories

Fed Hawk Talk Drops Gold Under $4,100; Outlook Now

A week of shifting Fed rhetoric and resumed U.S. data pushed gold from recent highs into a consolidation phase around $4,050–$4,080. Rising Treasury yields, a firmer dollar and the end of the U.S. government shutdown removed some safe-haven demand, while intermittent weak data briefly rekindled rate-cut hopes and lifted prices. Traders are focused on the $4,000 pivot, incoming U.S. prints and Fed messaging for the next directional move.

Central Banks Ramp Up Gold Buying; Prices Soar Now

Central bank purchases surged in recent months—September saw a 2025 high—helping drive gold through major price milestones. This article breaks down who bought, why it matters, and what investors should watch next.

RBI Pullback, Philippines Signal Shift in Gold Demand

Central-bank moves dominated the week: India’s RBI has sharply reduced physical gold purchases even as its gold reserve valuation topped $100 billion, while the Philippines floated the idea of trimming gold reserves. These developments create short-term price risk from potential supply and softer Indian buying, against continued, structural central-bank accumulation elsewhere.