Gold gains on weaker oil, dollar; US inflation data in focus

Business Recorder • Oct 12, 2026

Gold rose on Monday , supported by a ‌softer dollar and lower oil prices , as investors awaited key US inflation data this week for clues on the Federal Reserve’s next policy move. Spot gold was up 0.3% at $4,206.01 per ounce, as ​of 0253 GMT, after hitting i...

Gold rose on Monday , supported by a ‌softer dollar and lower oil prices , as investors awaited key US inflation data this week for clues on the Federal Reserve’s next policy move. Spot gold was up 0.3% at $4,206.01 per ounce, as ​of 0253 GMT, after hitting its highest since October 2 earlier in the ​day. US gold futures for December delivery gained 0.3% to $4,230.40. “Softer oil ⁠prices on the back of Trump’s repor...