Fed Rate Hike Expectations Fall, Boosting Gold Prices Amid Cooling Inflation

Published: Aug 14, 2026 10:38

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[SMM Precious Metal Express] Rate futures pricing for Fed rate hikes this year fell to 23 basis points, with no longer a full rate hike priced in. Combined with weaker-than-expected PPI data pointing to easing inflationary pressures, cooling rate hike expectations directly benefit non-yielding assets like gold.

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