Fed Rate Hike Expectations Increase Selling Pressure in Commodity Markets
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The eyes of domestic and international financial markets are focused on the U.S. Federal Reserve's September Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting. Due to inflationary pressures in the U.S., the possibility of a Fed benchmark interest rate hike is being discussed highly in global financial markets. On the 11th (local time), immediately following the release of U.S. inflation figures, the Chicago Commercial
Fed Rate Hike Expectations Increase Selling Pressure in Commodity Markets
September 13, 2026 Rising expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike increased selling pressure across commodity markets this week, as stronger inflationary pressures and heightened geopolitical tensions reinforced expectations for …
High energy prices resulting from geopolitical developments in the Middle East have caused inflationary pressures worldwide, while rising bond yields and increased demand for the dollar put pressure on commodity markets this week. The strengthening of the dollar index and rising bond yields supported the downward movement in precious metal prices.
The countdown has begun for the US Federal Reserve's (Fed) September interest rate decision. The decision at the Fed meeting, closely watched by global markets, is crucial for the direction of many financial assets, including the dollar, gold, and the stock market. Before the Fed's decision on monetary policy, investors are focused on economic data from the US. While markets are discussing the possibilities of interest rates remaining unchanged …
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