Gold stays above $4,150 as traders weigh Fed hike bets: Oct 19, 2026
Gold is holding above $4,150 and eyeing another run at $4,200, which headlines describe as a tough level to crack. Price action is rangebound as traders weigh easing expectations for October against firmer pricing for a December Fed hike, with the bond market, remarks from Warsh, geopolitical risks and hot inflation data in focus.
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Headlines (13)
First seen on October 19
- Iran war live: Tehran says Netanyahu seeks more war; Yemen fighting flaresAl Jazeera
- Gold rises as Warsh remarks curb Fed hike betsInvesting.com
- Gold gains ground above $4,150 as Fed avoids policy signals, geopolitical risks stay in focusFXStreet
- Gold Edges Higher as Traders Weigh Fed Rate Hike ExpectationsThe Wall Street Journal
- $4,200 remains a tough nut to crack for Gold bullsFXStreet
- Gold rangebound as easing October Fed bets clash with firm December hike pricingFXStreet
- Gold eyes another run at $4,200 but the bond market still holds the keyInvestingLive
Carried over from earlier days
- Gold Price Slides on Hot Inflation, but Schiff Says It’s a GiftBeInCrypto
- Gold Price Exclusive Update - October 17, 2026Gold Eagle
- Iranian fishermen scramble for loot from sunken container ship after explosionjpost.com
- Iran says two tankers catch fire after hitting mines in Strait of HormuzAl Jazeera
- Gold & Silver: Ugly Week, Bigger Opportunity?Gold Eagle
- Gold Forecast: Gold Cycles In Bottoming Range; U.S. Stocks 'Mini-Panic'Gold Eagle
Scheduled events
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| Event | Forecast | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, October 19 | ||
| NAHB Housing Market Index | 31 | USD |
| Tuesday, October 20 | ||
| ADP Weekly Employment Change | USD | |
| Building Permits | 1.39M | USD |
| Housing Starts | 1.30M | USD |
| Pending Home Sales m/m | -0.4% | USD |
| API Weekly Statistical Bulletin | USD | |
| FOMC Financial Stability Report | USD | |
| Wednesday, October 21 | ||
| Crude Oil Inventories | USD | |