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Gold volatility increases amid US inflation concerns

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Gold prices have entered a period of volatility as market participants weigh central bank demand against concerns regarding United States inflation data. While gold maintains a bullish structure supported by demand from China and geopolitical uncertainty, recent economic data from the US has exerted downward pressure on prices. Recent US economic indicators have intensified these pressures. The Producer Price Index (PPI) rose to 5.4% annually, exceeding the market expectation of 5.3%. This, combined with rising crude oil prices—with WTI crude surpassing $100 per barrel—has heightened market expectations that the Federal Reserve may raise interest rates. Traders have estimated a 70% probability of a rate hike. Following a sharp decline where global prices dropped to approximately $4,317 per ounce, the market entered a period of relative stability by September 14. Spot gold prices were recorded at $4,300.96 per ounce, while US gold futures saw a 0.3 percent decrease to $4,341.10 per ounce. Investors are now focused on upcoming Federal Reserve policy decisions, anticipating a potential 0.25 percent increase to the benchmark interest rate. By September 16, global gold prices faced continued downward pressure driven by a strengthening US dollar and rising 10-year US Treasury yields, which surpassed 5.00%. These pressures are compounded by high crude oil prices and intensified supply concerns following reports of drone attacks on oil pipelines in Saudi Arabia and potential disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Despite this global downward trend, domestic gold prices in Thailand rose by 200 baht per baht-gold, setting the local retail price for gold bars at 67,600 baht. On September 23, 2026, ~~gold prices in Vietnam showed a divergence from global trends. While international prices fluctuated between 4,350 and 4,360 USD per ounce due to US interest rate outlooks, domestic Vietnamese~~ Vietnam's financial markets experienced ~~conflicting movements.~~ significant volatility. In the interbank market, the VND overnight interest rate rose from 4.5% to 7% per annum.

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