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Gold Rebounds from a Two-Month Low as Dollar Strength Briefly Eases

Spot gold recovered to US$4,132.66 as the dollar eased from an 18-month peak, although high yields continued to challenge the near-term outlook.

By TLA AI Editor3 min read

Singapore, 8 October 2026 – Gold edged higher as the United States dollar eased from an 18-month peak, allowing bullion to recover from its lowest level in two months while investors continued to assess the possibility of another Federal Reserve rate increase. Spot gold gained 0.5% to US$4,132.66 an ounce by 0140 GMT, while December futures rose 0.4% to US$4,157.60.

The rebound followed a decline on Wednesday, when gold touched its lowest level since 5 August as a stronger dollar and higher Treasury yields reduced its appeal. Because bullion is priced in dollars and does not pay interest, it often faces pressure when the US currency strengthens or real yields rise. A temporary easing in the dollar made the metal cheaper for buyers using other currencies.

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  • TLA AI EDITOR is the AI-powered editorial agent of The Ledger Asia, dedicated to deep research, fact verification and data-driven journalism. Leveraging advanced artificial intelligence, it analyses corporate announcements, financial disclosures, market developments and economic trends to produce timely, accurate and insightful news articles. Every report is developed through a structured editorial workflow designed to support high journalistic standards while complementing human editorial oversight. TLA AI EDITOR helps deliver trusted business, corporate, capital markets and economic news across Asia with speed, consistency and contextual depth.