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Gold Steady as Softer Inflation Data Tempers Fed Rate-Hike Bets

Bloomberg1 October 2026, 00:08 UTC

Gold opened the month steady as softer inflation data lowered bets the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates at its next meeting, while high bond yields left the door open to renewed selling.

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