Global EconomyLivemint•1 min read•10/8/2026 (3h ago)

Gold prices drop over 2%, slide to 2-month low as Treasury yields, US dollar climb

Gold prices drop over 2%, slide to 2-month low as Treasury yields, US dollar climb
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Gold prices fell 2.3% to $4,066 per ounce, marking a two-month low. Rising Treasury yields and a strong US dollar contributed to this decline. Investors await the FOMC minutes for insights on Fed policy amid inflation concerns and potential rate hikes.

Key Takeaways

  • Gold prices fell 2.3% to $4,066 per ounce, marking a two-month low.
  • Rising Treasury yields and a strong US dollar contributed to this decline.
  • Investors await the FOMC minutes for insights on Fed policy amid inflation concerns and potential rate hikes.

Gold prices fell 2.3% to $4,066 per ounce, marking a two-month low. Rising Treasury yields and a strong US dollar contributed to this decline. Investors await the FOMC minutes for insights on Fed policy amid inflation concerns and potential rate hikes.

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