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Gold heads for weekly decline as dollar firms, Fed rate outlook weighs

On Friday, gold prices experienced a drop, marking a downward trend for the week due to a robust dollar and ongoing forecasts of elevated interest rates. Spot gold fell by 0.2%, while US gold futures saw a slight uptick. Officials from the Fed suggested that interest rate hikes might be necessary to combat inflation, although new unemployment claims remained at near historic lows, highlighting a resilient labor market.

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Gold prices continue to be affected by the strengthening dollar. As the dollar strengthened throughout the week, gold prices moved in the opposite direction. The weekly loss for gram gold was 2 percent. Friday also started with a decline.

Spot gold below $4,300 The spot gold price rose 0.2 percent to $4,288.36 per ounce. However, the precious metal fell by approximately 2 percent over the week. US gold futures also fell by...

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Business Times broke the news in Singapore, Singapore on Friday, September 25, 2026.
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