Gold edges lower with focus on Fed minutes, rate path clues

IN · 2026-10-07

1. Step 1 · The triggerFed officials signal higher-for-longer rates to combat sticky inflation, lifting the US real rate and term premium
2. Step 2 · Knock-onnon-yielding gold faces opportunity-cost pressure as Treasury yields become more attractive, pushing spot prices lower
3. Step 3 · Knock-ona stronger dollar and higher global rates constrain the RBI's easing room, keeping Indian policy rates elevated
4. Step 4 · Knock-onIndian jewellers and bullion dealers face compressed inventory margins and costlier floating-rate working capital
5. Step 5 · Reaches youthe SME's own P&L sees tighter gross margin and higher interest cover as gold inventory value falls while replacement cost rises

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Source: IN:The Hindu BusinessLine

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