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Gold steadies after sharp selloff as Warsh revives Fed hike bets

Gold prices are stabilizing after a sudden drop, as investors react to shifting Federal Reserve expectations.

By · Published September 2, 2026  04:05 UTC · Updated September 2, 2026  16:09 UTC

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By the end of the day the metal had steadied after the sharp sell‑off, yet it remained on track for its best monthly performance since January. The coverage ended without further updates beyond that point.

Epilogue added 18d ago, after coverage quieted.

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Gold prices have steadied following a sharp selloff, as investors reassess the likelihood of Federal Reserve interest rate hikes. The Strait of Hormuz oil spike also contributed to increased rate risk.

Coverage from Reuters and Investing.com notes that gold is still on track for its best monthly performance since January. However, the exact impact of Warsh's comments and the oil spike on future gold prices is not yet clear.

The market is still digesting these developments, and the full extent of their influence on gold prices remains uncertain.

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Questions people are asking

What caused the recent selloff in gold prices?

The selloff was triggered by comments from Fed Governor Christopher Warsh, which led to a repricing of Federal Reserve interest rate hike expectations. Additionally, an oil spike in the Strait of Hormuz contributed to increased rate risk.

How have gold prices performed this month?

Despite the recent selloff, gold is still on track for its best monthly performance since January.

What factors are influencing gold prices?

Gold prices are influenced by a variety of factors, including Federal Reserve interest rate expectations, geopolitical events, and market sentiment.

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