Softer U.S. CPI Sparks Gold Rally as Rate-Hike Expectations Fade (Kitco Commentary by @GarySWagner)
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Softer-than-expected June CPI triggered a sharp reversal in gold, as disinflation reduced perceived pressure for further Fed tightening. Headline inflation decelerated materially while core inflation was flat on the month, pushing rate-hike expectations lower and easing real-rate and USD headwinds. The move highlights gold's sensitivity to macro data that reshapes the path of policy and front-end yields in the near term.
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● High
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Gold mounted a sharp comeback on Tuesday after a cooler-than-expected U.S. inflation report prompted traders to dial back expectations for additional Federal Reserve rate hikes. The session began on a weak note, with spot gold sliding to its lowest level since July 1, before reversing course immediately after the June Consumer Price Index release.
U.S. gold futures rose 1.6% to $4,070.30. Spot gold, after trading down early, also finished up 1.6% on the day.
The rally followed data that eased pressure on the Fed's inflation outlook. Headline CPI rose 3.5% year over year in the 12 months through June, slowing notably from May's 4.2% increase. Core CPI was flat on the month, after edging up 0.2% in May.
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