Gold edges higher on softer oil; Fed rate outlook in focus

Business Recorder • Oct 19, 2026

Gold prices edged higher on Monday as softer ‌ oil prices offered support , while investors assessed the chances of a Federal Reserve interest rate hike later this year and looked for fresh signals on the US central bank’s policy trajectory. Spot gold ​rose 0...

Gold prices edged higher on Monday as softer ‌ oil prices offered support , while investors assessed the chances of a Federal Reserve interest rate hike later this year and looked for fresh signals on the US central bank’s policy trajectory. Spot gold ​rose 0.3% to $4,175.60 per ounce by 0259 GMT, while US gold futures for December ​delivery gained 0.4% to $4,196.40. “Gold is posting a modest rise to start ⁠the week...