Gold Slides Below $3,900/oz on Oct. 30, Reaching 2026 Low
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Gold fell below $3,900 an ounce on October 30, marking its lowest level in 2026. The decline was largely driven by hawkish expectations from the Federal Reserve, alongside robust U.S. economic data and a higher-than‑expected September PCE inflation reading. Standard Chartered’s Suki Cooper cautioned that maintaining the $3,886 support level is crucial for the metal’s short‑term stability. The drop underscores the sensitivity of gold to monetary policy sentiment and inflationary pressures in the current environment.
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Gold price fell below $3,900 per ounce on October 30, its lo
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- $3,900 per ounce
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- Oct 30, 00:00
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- Oct 31, 03:54
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Gold fell under $3,900 per ounce on October 30, its lowest point in 2026, marking a roughly 30% drop from the January peak. The decline is largely attributed to hawkish expectations of U.S. Federal Reserve rate hikes, strong U.S. economic data (Q3 GDP beat, September PCE inflation 0.5% month‑on‑month, 3.6% year‑on‑year), and higher oil prices that keep real yields elevated. Analysts are split on the depth of the correction: Standard Chartered’s Suki Cooper warns that a break below $3,886 could trigger a deeper slide, while JPMorgan’s Yuxuan Tang projects further downside if the Fed raises rates again in December and early 2027, potentially pushing 10‑year Treasury yields to 5.25%–5.50%. A Reuters poll of 30 analysts projects median prices of $4,495 for 2026 and $4,650 for 2027, suggesting a longer‑term rebound as focus shifts to de‑dollarization and currency debasement. Traders are currently eyeing $4,000 as fragile support and $3,886 as a critical downside threshold, with the U.S. midterms and the December Fed decision poised to influence the next move.
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